Wisconsin in the Civil War Database

...about the database. Russell Horton Reference Archivist Contact Russ: 608.267.1790 or Russell.Horton@dva.wisconsin.gov Name When searching this field, remember to try alternate spellings (e.g. Hanson and Hansen). Rank This field is...

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Staff and volunteers improvised the unloading of the Stuart tank upon its arrival.

Marking Time at 30 West Mifflin

...the space in the Capitol impeded its ability to truly honor the World Wars generations, much less Korea and Vietnam, and those generations that follow. Ultimately, it was the limitations...

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Headshot photograph of Alannah McReavey

Alannah McReavey on Giving Back

...world, with the reserve drill pay as additional income. Her experience as an administrative assistant in the civilian world meant that she received credit for that Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)...

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4th Wisconsin Cavalry

...by disease. Total lost is 431. For Further Research Search our collections for photos and artifacts from Wisconsin in the Civil War. Read about other Wisconsin Civil War regiments. For...

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Movie Night and Virtual Discussion – A Soldier’s Story

...at the hard-hitting, World War II drama A Soldier’s Story, starring Howard E. Rollins Jr., Adolph Caesar, David Alan Grier, Robert Townsend, and Denzel Washington. Set in Louisiana during World...

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World War II

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A Story of a World War II Fighter Pilot Fritz Emil Wolf

...a Commander. For his service to his country during World War II Fritz E. Wolf received the following awards and decorations: Two Distinguish Flying Crosses, Air Medal, Presidential Unit Citation...

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World War I – OLD

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Curator Conversations with Russ Horton- How Much Can A Human Being Endure? Shell Shock in World War I

Reference Archivist Russ Horton will address the phenomenon of shell shock during World War I. This program may not be suitable for children under the age of 16. Event sponsored...

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Book Talk with Dr. Alexander Bielakowski- Proud Warriors: African American Combat Units in World War II

University of Houston professor Alexander Bielakowski will discuss his latest work, which focuses on the role of African Americans during World War II and how they overcame adversity to form...

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