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Artifacts15th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry
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Artifacts15th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry
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Brevet Captain
James Overson, Company C Commissioned as a Brevet Captain for bravery (see below) Collection PH2360, State Historical Society of Wisconsin Picture appearing above has been electronically enhanced by Deep Vee Productions |
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| Officer's Coat | Infantry officer's formal dark blue wool uniform frock coat. Worn by Captain Charles Gustafson of Company F. Courtesy of his Great Grandson Robert E. Vits. |
| Camp Drawing | Pen & ink illustration of the 15th's camp on Island No. 10 in the spring of 1862. Drawn by Ole R. Dahl, then of Company H. Courtesy of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin. |
| Camp Map | Pen & ink map of the 15th's brigade disposition at Jacinto, Mississippi, in July, 1862. Drawn by Ole R. Dahl, then of Field & Staff. Courtesy of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin. |
| Brevet Award | Certificate signed by Wisconsin Governor Fairchild awarding the rank of Brevet Captain to James Overson of Company C for "distinguished gallantry" in battle. Courtesy of his Great Granddaughter Sue Graber |
| Reunion Ribbon | From the reunion of 15th veterans held September, 1896, at St. Paul, Minnesota. Worn by Christian O. Morbeck of Company F. Courtesy of his Great Granddaughter Karen Morbeck Hayden. |
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Medal of Honor Recommendation | July, 1926, sworn affidavit by 2nd Lieutenant Ole P. Olson of Company B recommending Syvert A. Anderson of Company B for the Medal of Honor for his capture of a cannon on December 26, 1862, at Knob Gap, Tennessee. |
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