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Historical Essay

Irish Private Snuffs Out Artillery Shell

A Wisconsin Civil War Story
During the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863, an Wisconsin Irishman, casually extinguishes a burning fuse that lands among the troops
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Tattered Uniforms Give a Regiment its Nickname

A Wisconsin Civil War Story
The exposed underwear of the 2nd Wisconsin Infantry prompts a polite suggestion from a little girl.
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Regiment Marches into First Battle Playing Music

A Wisconsin Civil War Story
The 24th Michigan Infantry proudly marches with Wisconsin's 6th Infantry in dense fog into its first combat playing music
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Lost Soldier Seeks Help from Confederate Civilian

A Wisconsin Civil War Story
On the march toward Antietam, Maryland, a soldier from the 7th Wisconsin Infantry gets separated from his regiment and asks a local civilian for directions
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Captain Attempts Capturing Rebels Single-Handedly

A Wisconsin Civil War Story
General Bragg recalls Captain Dennis Dailey, of Company G, 6th Wisconsin Regiment, who attempted to seize an entire Confederate brigade by himself
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An Old Man Yearns to Fight at Gettysburg

A Wisconsin Civil War Story
An elderly Pennsylvania man approaches General John B. Callis to ask if he can fight with the 7th Wisconsin Infantry in an upcoming battle
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Allen, Col. Thomas S. (1825-1905)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, 9th Wisconsin Secretary of State, Newspaper Publisher
Thomas S. Allen is best remembered for his leadership of the 5th Wisconsin Infantry during the Civil War.
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Bertram, Col. Henry (1825-1878)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, Politician, Sheriff
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Bintliff, Col. James (1824-1901)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, Newspaper Editor, Philanthropist
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Boardman, Maj. Frederick A. (1832-1863)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer
He traveled the world as a young naval officer before helping to lead the 4th Wisconsin Infantry during the Civil War. He died in battle.
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Dailey, Lt. Col. Dennis B. (1840-1898)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, Lawyer
Read about Dennis Daily and his remarkable bravery during the Battles of Weldon Road and White Oak Road in Virginia during the Civil War
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De Groat, Col. Charles H. (1838-1904)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, Fond du Lac Manufacturer
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Fairchild, Col. Cassius (1829–1868)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, U.S. Marshall, Business Owner
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Fairchild, Gov. Lucius (1831-1896)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, Three-Term Wisconsin Governor, U.S. Diplomat
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Gaylord, Adj. Gen. Augustus (1826-1901)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, Politician, Manufacturer
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Gill, Col. Charles R. (1830–1883)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, Wisconsin Attorney General and State Senator
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Guppey, Gen. Joshua J. (1820-1893)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, Politician
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Hamilton, Gen. Charles Smith (1822-1891)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, U.S. Marshall, Wisconsin Board of Regents Member
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Harriman, Col. Samuel (1826-1897)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, Lumber Mill Owner, Founded the Town of Somerset
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Hawley, Col. William (1824-1873)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, Mexican-American War Officer

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