Tag Archives: John C Black

Illinois Civil War Era Graves -a photo essay

I had the opportunity to drive to Chicago this past June. Normally I would fly but the flight was quite expensive for a last minute purchase. Driving from Saint Louis to Chicago is normally a boring endeavor, but this trip … Continue reading

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US Colonel John C Black (Soldier Profile series)

One of my favorite Federal soldiers, from the Trans-Mississippi Theater, is US Lieutenant Colonel John C. Black of the 37th Illinois Infantry regiment. Black was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions storming a prepared Confederate position at the … Continue reading

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John C. Black – Lieutenant Colonel 37th Illinois Infantry

With a short narrative of the Battle of Prairie Grove, Arkansas I recently finished reading Professor William L. Shea’s newest book, “Fields of Blood: The Prairie Grove Campaign.”  This is an excellent book on the little known Battle of Prairie … Continue reading

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