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Photographer: K. Linzmeier
Taken: June 8, 2014
Caption:
Civil War | Additional Description:
1861 - 1865
Over one-tenth of the Oneida population enlisted in the army for the Union Cause. Of these volunteers, 46 were killed, missing in action, or died in the South of disease. They distinguished themselves at the Atlanta Campaign and the Battle of Nashville. The Oneidas organized a company of sharpshooters in the 3rd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry.
Submitted: November 18, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
Database Locator Identification Number: p292575
File Size: 7.856 Megabytes
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