Tag Archives: 2nd Wisconsin Infantry

A Souvenir of the First Death

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Chris Kolakowski

The Wisconsin Veterans Museum in Madison, Wisconsin preserves, interprets, and affirms the role of Wisconsin Veterans in all wars from 1861 to the present. Founded in 1901 as the GAR Memorial Hall in the Wisconsin State Capitol, the Veterans Museum … Continue reading →

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Recruiting The Regiment: The 14th Brooklyn

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Chris Kolakowski

In 1861 several states had militia systems in various states of development. State militia structures gave the opportunity to expand on an existing structure and training system, rather than create units out of whole cloth. Famous units like the 1st … Continue reading →

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2nd Wisconsin Infantry: A Study In Demographics

Posted on February 22, 2017 by ECW Guest Post

Emerging Civil War welcomes back Bill Backus One of the famous regiments that served in the Civil War was the 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. As part of the famed Iron Brigade, the 2nd Wisconsin saw hard service with the Army … Continue reading →

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