Tag Archives: 27th Connecticut

“Those who say they would like to visit a battlefield seldom know what they are talking about…” A Letter from Private Erskine M. Church

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Kristopher D. White

This Memorial Day will be celebrated in many different ways than years past. The typical gatherings at monuments and cemeteries have given way to virtual remembrances of America’s fallen. Be it on Facebook, YouTube, or countless other streaming services, Americans … Continue reading →

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Gettysburg Off the Beaten Path: The 27th Connecticut Monuments at Gettysburg

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Kristopher D. White

Part of a series. The 27th Connecticut Infantry was one of those hard luck regiments that served with the Army of the Potomac. The Nutmeg State men entered Federal service during the “Emergency of 1862,” when Robert E. Lee turned … Continue reading →

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