Tag Archives: Medal of Honor

Chicagoland Civil War Era Graves -a short photo essay

This past May I was in the Chicago area and found myself with some extra time on a couple of evenings. I was able to visit several historic cemeteries during this trip including: Graceland Cemetery and Rosehill Cemetery. To say … Continue reading

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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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Michigan Civil War Era Graves -a photo essay

This past month I was in southeast Michigan for work meetings. I took a day of vacation so I could pay my respects to some of the Civil War soldiers who are resting in peace under her soil. Michigan would … Continue reading

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Battle of Spotsylvania Court House winds down

One hundred forty-seven years ago the fighting at Spotsylvania Court House was winding down. Part of US Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant’s Overland Campaign, it was a horrific series of battles. After fighting CSA General Robert E. Lee’s Army of … Continue reading

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Texas Civil War Era Graves -a photo essay

Earlier this month I had the opportunity to visit Austin, Waco and the Dallas-Fort Worth areas of Texas. The area boasts a significant amount of Civil War graves including general officers and Medal of Honor recipients. Austin’s historic Texas State … Continue reading

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Historic Spring Grove Cemetery – Cincinnati, Ohio

I was recently in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. As usual, when I am traveling to an area I am not familiar with, I checked out the local cemeteries to see which famous Civil War era soldiers are buried there. While … Continue reading

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Staff Sergeant Robert Miller Receives Medal of Honor

As I mentioned in a recent post, courage, valor and love of country transcends time. The Bible clearly states that “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.” – John 15:13. Green … Continue reading

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First Living Soldier Since Vietnam to Receive Medal of Honor

Courage, patriotism, thinking clearly under fire and dedication to one’s fellow soldiers transcends history.  Simply put, bravery is bravery no matter when – or where – it happens.  A Civil War infantryman that demonstrates courage under fire is no different … Continue reading

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Eri Woodbury, First Lieutenant – 1st Vermont Cavalry

Eri D. Woodbury was born on May 30, 1837, to Henry Woodbury and Hannah Davidson Woodbury, at Francetown, New Hampshire.    He would enlist in the 1st Vermont Cavalry, on December 14, 1863, as a private in Company E.  Woodbury was a graduate … Continue reading

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Interview with Sal Cilella, author of “Upton’s Regulars”

As most of you are aware, I am very interested in the smaller units of the Civil War.  The volunteer infantry regiments comprised the backbone of the opposing armies of the American Civil War.  Most regiments were comprised of ten … Continue reading

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