Herman Tuerk, 2nd Lieutenant, 12th Missouri Infantry (Union)

Full-length portrait of Herman Tuerk wearing sunglasses and a suit with medals pinned to the jacket. He is standing, and resting his left arm on a chair. "J. MAASS PHOTOGRAPH" and "LUBECK Breitestr. 37." (printed below image).
Tuerk was shot in the head at the Battle of Wilson's Creek, as a result, he lost both of his eyes.Title: Herman Tuerk, 2nd Lieutenant, 12th Missouri Infantry (Union).