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Memories15th
Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry |
1st Sergeant Thor P. Sloan of Company E
Wrote about the vicious fighting at Stone
River/Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Photo Collection PH2361, State Historical Society of
Wisconsin
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--Doug Purdy, Great Grandson of Private Ole Lenvig of Co. E |
The links below lead to quotes by 15th soldiers about their experiences in the
American Civil War (1861-1865). These quotes are drawn from original letters,
diaries, and interviews, most of which date from the time of the war. Doug Purdy's
quote above says it all.
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Content Descriptions |
| Camp Randall | Winter 1861-1862: training at Camp Randall, departure for the war, and Society Nora in Chicago. |
| Island No. 10 | Spring 1862: siege of Island No. 10 on the Mississippi River, and raid on Union City, Tennessee. |
| Perryville | Summer to Fall 1862: Western Tennessee campaign, retreat to Kentucky, Battle of Perryville, expedition to Clarksville. |
| Stone River | Winter 1862-1863: Nashville, skirmish at Knob Gap, Battle of Stone River/Murfreesboro, Tennessee. |
| Chickamauga | Spring to Fall 1863: change of commanders, assault across the Tennessee River, Battle of Chickamauga, Georgia. |
| Mission Ridge | Fall 1863 to Spring 1864: siege of Chattanooga, Mission Ridge, relief of Knoxville, and East Tennessee. |
| Atlanta Campaign | Summer 1864: Rocky Face Ridge, Resaca, Pickett's Mill, Kenesaw Mountain, and siege and fall of Atlanta, Georgia. |
| Muster Out | Fall 1864 to Winter 1865: guard duty at Chattanooga and Whitesides, and muster out by companies. |
| Captivity | 1862 to 1865: Being captured, held prisoner, escaping, and being released from captivity. |
| Reflections | Post-war reflections back on their service in the 15th Wisconsin and why they fought for 'Uncle Sam.'. |
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All Rights Reserved. Created December 5, 1999.
Last updated December 4, 2000.