Monthly Archives: February 2009

John Cook – Bugler

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Michael Noirot

John Cook¹ was born August 16, 1847, in Hamilton County, Ohio.  He enlisted in the army at the age of 14, in Cincinnati, Ohio.  In September 1862, at the age of 15, he would find himself taking part in the Maryland … Continue reading →

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General Grant National Memorial – February 23

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Michael Noirot

I love my job.  Besides working for an awesome company, I get to travel to many very neat places, in the course of business.  Today, I travelled to Mahwah, New Jersey, for meetings tomorrow.  I flew into LaGuardia airport this afternoon.  … Continue reading →

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The life of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker: Ahead of Her Time

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Michael Noirot

Mary Edwards Walker was born November 26, 1832 on her family’s farm on Bunker Hill Road, Oswego County, NY. She had four older sisters—Aurora, Luna, Vesta and Cynthia—and one younger brother Alvah. Her liberal father, a country doctor, often indulged … Continue reading →

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The Congressional Medal Honor – A Short History

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Michael Noirot

The Congressional Medal of Honor¹ is the highest award a soldier, or sailor can receive.  In awarding the Medal of Honor, the soldier, or sailor, would make a contribution, “….not just in fighting, but in fighting gallantly, sometimes displaying a … Continue reading →

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Battle of Olustee – February 20, 1864

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Michael Noirot

The battle of Olustee¹ was the largest battle to take place, in Florida, during the American Civil War.  Florida was viewed as strategically important, for political reasons.  The Lincoln administration believed there was significant “Pro Union” sentiment in the state … Continue reading →

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February 19 – This day in the Civil War

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Michael Noirot

1821 US Major General Francis P. Blair, Jr.¹ is born, in Lexington, Kentucky.  The son of Francis Preston Blair, a well connected politician, that was in President Andrew Jackson’s “Kitchen Cabinet.”  Blair would attend school in the Washington, D.C. area and … Continue reading →

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February 18 – This day in the Civil War

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Michael Noirot

1817 CS Brigadier General Lewis A. Armistead is born, New Bern, NC.  He would attend West Point, but would not graduate – due to an alleged feud with another future Confederate general, Jubal Early.  With the outbreak of the Civil … Continue reading →

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14th New Jersey Infantry Regiment

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Michael Noirot

The 14th New Jersey Infantry¹ regiment was organized at Camp Vredenburg, New Jersey, during the summer of 1862.  They would be mustered into Federal service on August 26, 1862.  They were commanded by US Colonel William S. Truex, through the … Continue reading →

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February 17 – This day in the Civil War

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Michael Noirot

1824 US Major General William F. “Baldy” Smith¹ is born, in St. Albans, Vermont.  Smith, an 1845 graduate, of West Point, was assigned to the topographical engineer corps.  He would be involved in surveying around the Great Lakes, Texas, Arizona, … Continue reading →

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Fort Donelson Surrenders – February 16, 1862

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Michael Noirot

Today, is the 147th anniversary of the Confederate capitulation of Fort Donelson¹.  This battle would mark the rising of one star, US Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant and the falling of two other stars, CS Brigadier Generals John B. Floyd, … Continue reading →

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