[Sharon]

Private Columbus Rush, Company C, 21st Georgia, age 22, was wounded during the assault on Fort Stedman, Virginia, on March 25, 1865 by a shell fragment that fractured both the right leg below the knee and the left kneecap. Both limbs were amputated above the knees on the same day. He recovered quickly and was discharged from Lincoln Hospital in Washington on Aug. 2, 1865. In 1866, while being treated at St. Luke's Hospital in New York City, he was outfitted with artificial limbs.

He looks like "Party man!" Deputy Winston from Cabin Fever I laugh with guilt

[Roomy_]

I hated Cabin Fever.

He does have fancy new.. Leg things!

[annmarie]

love the post and pics

[Operior]

Love old photos

[Aria]

Great post!

[Natarella]

Awesome Post! He does look like the 'Party Cop!' lmao

[snugglebunny]

they did a good job for so long ago.... nice legs

[IRISH.]

Another interesting pic from Sada!
Thats the earliest pics of Prostectics i`ve seen!
Good post!

[umakemeSICK]

does he get 2 posthumorous purple hearts...by today's standards? Wevalue your service...R.I.P.