28th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment
Organization The 28th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment was organized at Camp Washburn in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on September 13, 1862. The regiment left Wisconsin on December 20, 1862, and proceeded to Columbus, Kentucky, where it was assigned to service. Active Duty In January 1863, the 28th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment took part in
27th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment
Organization The 27th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment was organized at Camp Sigel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on March 7, 1863. The regiment left Wisconsin in March 1863 and proceeded to Columbus, Kentucky. Active Duty In late March, it was transferred to Snyders Bluff near Vicksburg, Mississippi, where it remained during the siege
26th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment
Organization The 26th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment was organized at Camp Sigel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and mustered into the United States Army on September 17, 1862. The regiment left Wisconsin on October 6 and proceeded directly to Washington, D.C. Active Duty The regiment moved to Fairfax Court House, Virginia, on October
25th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment
Organization The 25th Infantry Regiment was organized at Camp Salomon in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and mustered into the United States Army on September 14, 1862. On September 19, the regiment proceeded to St. Paul, Minnesota, as part of the force to suppress the Dakota War. The regiment was detached and
24th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment
Organization The Twenty-Fourth Wisconsin Infantry Regiment organized at Camp Sigel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They mustered into the service of the United States on August 15, 1862. Following, they left the state September 5 for Louisville, KY, then went on to Covington, KY. Active Duty In Kentucky, they were assigned to field
Wisconsin Women in Combat: Garza Recounts Being Under Fire at FOB Masum Ghar
In April 2011, Jessica Garza deployed to Afghanistan with the brigade S-1 section, 1-25th Striker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT). Initially, the command assigned Garza and her unit to Forward Operating Base (FOB) Lagman. FOB Lagman was a former forward operating base in Qalati Ghilji, Zabul Province, Afghanistan. While there, she
Wisconsin World War II Veteran Harry Baker to Celebrate 103rd Birthday
For Immediate Release Wisconsin World War II Veteran Will Celebrate 103rd Birthday Wisconsin Veterans Museum Collecting Birthday Cards MADISON, Wis. (August 22, 2023) — Wisconsin World War II veteran, Harry Dillon Baker will celebrate his 103rd birthday on October 9th. At the request of his family, the Wisconsin Veterans Museum staff is asking
23rd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment
Organization The Twenty Third Wisconsin Infantry Regiment (23rd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment) organized at Camp Randall, Madison, Wisconsin, and mustered into the service of the United States on August 30, 1862. After, they left Wisconsin on September 15 for Covington, KY. Active Duty On arrival, they were assigned to active duty
Happy 103rd Birthday, Lt. Col. Harry Baker !
Wisconsin World War II veteran, Harry Dillon Baker will celebrate his 103rd birthday on October 9, 2023. At the request of Baker's family, the museum staff is asking for your help in marking Harry’s milestone by sending a birthday card made out to him which we will deliver to his
22nd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment
Organization The Twenty-Second Wisconsin Infantry Regiment (22nd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment) organized at Camp Utley, Racine, Wisconsin, and mustered into the service of the United States on September 2, 1862. They left Wisconsin on the 16 for Covington, KY. Active Duty In Covington, they were assigned to active duty as part