Company K, Twentieth Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry : Roster and Record, April 24, 1861-July 16, 1865

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brown, Andrew, 1844-1915

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

Company K, 20th Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry Roster and Record, April 24, 1861-July 16, 1865

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Company K, Twentieth Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry" by Andrew Brown is a historical account published in the late 19th century. This book serves as a roster and record of a specific military company from Illinois that fought in the Civil War. It documents the soldiers of Company K, detailing their enlistments, battles, and fates, creating a tribute to their sacrifices and experiences during the war. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the lives of the men who served in Company K, presenting short biographical sketches of various soldiers. Each entry typically includes the soldier's name, place of enlistment, significant battles participated in, wounds sustained, and post-war life. Notable events, such as the Battle of Shiloh and the Siege of Vicksburg, are recounted through personal anecdotes and experiences, illustrating the hardships and camaraderie shared among the soldiers. Furthermore, the text reflects on the impact of the war on their lives long after they returned home, providing readers with insights into the challenges faced by veterans of the Civil War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2010-04-17