Private Jens Hanson of Company K saving the 15th's flag from capture during the vicious fighting near Viniard's Farm on the afternoon of September 19, 1863. For this act he was posthumously awarded the honorary rank of Brevet Captain

For Gud og Vort Land!

15th Wisconsin
Volunteer Infantry
The Scandinavian Regiment

For God and Our Country!


The 15th Wisconsin at Chickamauga, Georgia
Watercolor by Tom Redman of Redman Illustrations
Copyright 2000 by Tom Redman, all rights reserved



"They are amongst the best and the bravest of our soldiers. Descendants of the sturdy vikings of medieval times, they have in the long lapse of years lost none of that daring valor, power of endurance, and remarkable coolness in times of excitement, which characterized their ancestors.  Next to bravery, their most marked quality is calmness.  Always cool and collected, they act with the same deliberation and forethought in the trying hours of danger as in the transactions of every-day life.  Temperate and virtuous, obedient and well disciplined, they are in every respect model soldiers, and challenge the admiration and respect of all whose good fortune it is to mingle with them."


--The Scandinavian Regiment and Its Colonel,              
Annals of the ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND, 1864


Velkommen!  This website is dedicated to the 15th Wisconsin, which served with distinction in the Federal Army during the American Civil War (1861-1865).  It was called the Scandinavian Regiment because its soldiers were almost all immigrants from Norway, with some from Denmark and Sweden. While Norsemen served in both the Union and Confederate Armies, the 15th was the only all Scandinavian regiment in either. The 15th's history, now nearly forgotten, is one of great dedication and sacrifice.  This website was created to honor and preserve the memory of Oberst Heg og hans gutter ~ Colonel Heg and his boys, especially for their descendants.  You are invited to explore and contribute to this website, which is listed in the new book The Civil War on the Web: A Guide to the Very Best Sites.

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Content Descriptions

What's New Latest additions and revisions to the 15th Wisconsin website.  If you have not visited in awhile, this is a good place to check out.
Did You Know? Interesting facts about the 15th Wisconsin, its' soldiers, and their war experiences.  A quick way to get a feel for the 15th.
Memories Excerpts from letters, diaries, and interviews by 15th soldiers telling of their experiences in the war.  Not to be missed.
Histories Official histories of the regiment, frequently asked questions, songs they sang, and links to other original source materials.
Rosters Official rosters with names and basic details about all of the 15th's soldiers.  A good place to start when searching for someone.
Profiles Over 160 bios, many with genealogical data, about half with photos.  A treasure trove for descendants; a great place to meet Heg's boys.

Images

 Master lists of photos, paintings, and drawings of 15th-related people, places, things and events, including 218 images of 15th soldiers. 
Modern News Details on descendants' reunions and 15th reenactments, and 15th-related books, artwork, and commemorative clothing.
Help Needed Requests for information and images relating to the 15th and its soldiers for the website. Help identify the unknown soldiers!
About This Site The Modern 15th Volunteers who have contributed information, photos, and services to help create and improve this website.

This website Copyright by Scott Cantwell Meeker of Deep Vee Productions.
All Rights Reserved. This site created December 2, 1998 and last updated March 29, 2005.

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