Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and Brentwood, Tennessee

Carla was working hard helping her daughter prepare for her move from Tennessee to North Carolina.  Dwayne and his brother, Brian took a road trip to visit the Gettysburg National Military Park.  They are both interested in history and the Civil War in particular as their great-grandfather, William Hein, served in the Union army as a member of the 1st Connecticut Cavalry Regiment.  He was not at Gettysburg during the battle as he had not yet enlisted for service.  However, his regiment fought there as part of General Custer's brigade which was heavily engaged in the battle.

"Iron Brigade" Monument

Another outstanding unit was the "Iron Brigade" from Wisconsin which was renown for standing fast and fighting bravely while its mascot, Old Abe, an American Bald Eagle flew overhead.  The "Iron Brigade" suffered the highest percentage of casualties of any brigade in the Civil War.  Over 60 percent of the men in the brigade were casualties during the Gettysburg battle.  Two of the brigade's regiments lost over 75 percent of their members at Gettysburg.

Old Abe - Mascot of the Iron Brigade's 8th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment

John Burns, was a veteran of the War of 1812 and local resident.  He joined the battle alongside the 7th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment.  A monument to him stands on the battlefield.

John Burns, Citizen Soldier

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