Wisconsin Connections to the American Revolution
While Wisconsin did not become a territory until 1836 and a state until 1848, its ties to the American Revolution go far deeper than may be apparent. Many will think of the 250th anniversary of our independence as something that happens in the original thirteen colonies but those who made
The Story of Millie and Clarence
Separated by war, their loving commitment endured after Clarence was taken prisoner by German troops. Twenty-one-year-old Clarence Beltmann of Milwaukee enlisted in the U.S. Army in January 1942, one of the tens of thousands of young men caught in the swell of patriotism that followed the attack on Pearl Harbor.
32nd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment
Organization The 32nd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment was organized at Camp Bragg in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and mustered into the service of the United States on September 25, 1862. The regiment left Wisconsin on October 30 and proceeded to Memphis, Tennessee. Active Duty The 32nd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment was assigned to General
31st Wisconsin Infantry Regiment
Organization The 31st Wisconsin Infantry Regiment was first organized at Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, and six companies mustered into the service of the United States on October 9, 1862. The companies were assigned to guard and patrol duty in guarding rebel prisoners. In late November, three companies of the battalion
30th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment
Organization The 30th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment was organized at Camp Randall in Madison, Wisconsin, and mustered into the service of the United States on October 21, 1862. Active Duty While headquarters remained at Camp Randall, portions of the 30th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment were detailed on guard duty in various parts
29th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment
Organization The 29th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment was organized at Camp Randall in Madison, Wisconsin, and mustered into the service of the United States on September 27, 1862. The regiment left Wisconsin on November 2 and arrived in Helena, Arkansas, soon thereafter. Active Duty The 29th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment was organized
2nd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment
Organization The 2nd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment was first organized under the call for volunteers for three months service. After the full number was accepted, the Second mustered into the service of the U.S. on June 11, 1861, in Madison, Wisconsin. Their term of service was specified as "Three years or
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