Monthly Archives: June 2009

Patrick DeLacey, First Sergeant – 143d Pennsylvania

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Michael Noirot

Patrick DeLacey was born on November 25, 1835 near Carbondale, Pennsylvania.  Not much is known about DeLacey’s early life and education.  DeLacey would enlist in Company A, 143d Pennsylvania Infantry on August 26, 1862.(i)  His rank upon enlistment was sergeant.  … Continue reading →

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Interview With Jim Lighthizer, President of the Civil War Preservation Trust

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Michael Noirot

Those of you that follow my blog know that I am a strong advocate of the Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT).  This wonderful organization’s primary mission is the preservation of Civil War battlefields – ground that can be lost forever … Continue reading →

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Interview with Sally Jenkins & John Stauffer co-authors of “The State of Jones”

Posted on June 20, 2009 by Michael Noirot

I recently read a very interesting new book, “The State of Jones,” by Sally Jenkins, and John Stauffer.  Due to be released by Doubleday on June 23, 2009, this book details Southern Unionism in the state of Mississippi, during the … Continue reading →

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Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield Visit – June 17, 2009

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Michael Noirot

Today, I had the opportunity to visit Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield.  We vacation in southwest Missouri every June, so I consider this my “home” battlefield.  I truly enjoy traipsing around this battlefield, as it is so well preserved.  While it … Continue reading →

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ThisMightyScourge.com – Lack of Posts this Week?

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Michael Noirot

I wanted to provide my readers with an update on my whereabouts this week.  We are on our family vacation at Table Rock Lake, in the Ozark Mountains.  I’ve been fishing and scuba diving, but I’ve only posted one article … Continue reading →

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17th Indiana Infantry Regiment

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Michael Noirot

The 17th Indiana Infantry regiment was organized in Indianapolis, Indiana during May, 1861.(i)  Officially mustered into Federal service on June 12, 1861, they were part of Indiana’s quota for Abraham Lincoln’s call for 75,000 state militia volunteers.  US Colonel Milo … Continue reading →

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Battle of Brandy Station – Largest Cavalry Battle in American History

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Michael Noirot

On June 9, 1863, Federal cavalry, commanded by US Major General Alfred Pleasanton, clashed with the famed Confederate cavalry of CSA Major General J.E.B. Stuart.  In what would be the largest cavalry battle on North American soil, over 20,000 mounted … Continue reading →

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Battle of Cross Keys, Virginia

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Michael Noirot

On June 8, 1862, CSA Major General Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson was hard at work, in the Shenandoah Valley.  Over the past 2 1/2 months, Jackson had worked to rid the Shenandoah Valley of US Major General John Fremont’s army.  … Continue reading →

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New Updates to This Mighty Scourge’s Blogroll

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Michael Noirot

I have been reading several new blogs, over the past several weeks.  I have added them to my blogroll, as I believe you will also find them interesting. The 48th Pennsylvania Infantry- John David Hoptak’s blog on the 48th Pennsylvania.  … Continue reading →

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Quote From Ulysses S. Grant About Petersburg’s Fortifications

Posted on June 7, 2009 by Michael Noirot

I have the good fortune to be reading a proof copy of Earl J. Hess’s upcoming book, “In the Trenches at Petersburg: Field Fortifications and Confederate Defeat.”  I will be interviewing Mr. Hess later this month, to discuss this book, … Continue reading →

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