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1167:- A large website with comprehensive information on the 2nd Wisconsin, as well as many other Wisconsin-based Civil War regiments and civilian life in the state during the period.
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650:(February 9, 1864 – August 14, 1864) began the war as captain of Co. G. Mustered out with the regiment as Colonel. Later became the 15th
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