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'I Wanted to Do My Part': Women as Soldiers in Civil War America
I Wanted to Do My Part': Women as Soldiers in Civil War America After ... was promoted from corporal to sergeant—shortly before she gave birth! After the war, Sarah Edmonds doffed her uniform ...
Winston-Salem Journal7d
'He made it home': Unknown Soldier U1009 is now forever known as Sgt. David Eugene Hardy
Today is David’s day," the Rev. Steve McGowan said during the service. "This morning, we have not come to mourn, but to ...
Norfolk Daily News2d
Despite hardships, soldier served his country, community well
The "long, lanky" man carrying the American flag on Decoration Day in May 1909 was a familiar sight at patriotic events in ...
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Transgender soldiers date to the Civil War
Plus, thousands of Civil War recruits were young ... A corporal from New Jersey “was promoted to sergeant for gallant conduct at the battle of Fredericksburg — since which time the sergeant ...
TwinCities.com7y
ISM students learn about the Civil War, Mexican culture
He was dressed as a Civil War sergeant and taught the students the causes and events that led to the Civil War,” according to a news release. Students learned about the life of a soldier ...
Village News1d
Medal of Honor Day to remember award winners March 25
The Sgt. Wm. Pittenger Camp 21 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War invite everyone to join them in honoring all those who have received their nation’s highest honor, at its annual Medal of Honor ...
PBS8y
'I Wanted to Do My Part': Women as Soldiers in Civil War America
I Wanted to Do My Part': Women as Soldiers in Civil War America After ... was promoted from corporal to sergeant—shortly before she gave birth! After the war, Sarah Edmonds doffed her uniform ...