He currently receives an annual pension of $300 and works as a doorkeeper at the House of Representatives. Thanks to his remarkable apparatus, he can write clearly, pick up small objects like pins, carry items of moderate weight, feed and dress himself, and even act as a formidable police officer in instances of disorder in the Congressional gallery. The 4th US Artillery was an important unit in the Union Army, providing artillery support in many of the major engagements of the Civil War. Their service and sacrifice, along with that of other soldiers during the conflict, helped to shape the course of American history and should be remembered and honored.
