The 15th Illinois Infantry was organized shortly after the Civil War began, and was mustered into service in May of 1861. The regiment spent the second half of the year at various points in...
Name Meaning Albert is of Old German origin and means “noble, bright, famous” Vital Stats Birthday: February 2, 1803 Birth Name: Albert Sidney Johnston Birthplace: Mason County, Kentucky Date of Death: April 6, 1862...
April 1862 in the Civil War There was significant action on several fronts as the Civil War passed its first anniversary. Union forces achieved success in the west and along the Atlantic coast, while...