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Military Center

 

Delaware County, Iowa in the Civil War

 

United We Stand

 

First Infantry

 

 
       The First Regiment Iowa Volunteers was opposed of independent military companies organized before the war began, and enlisted for three months.  It is said that Capt. Herron and his company tendered their services to the Secretary of War three months before the commencement of hostilities. This regiment was engaged at Wilson’s Creek, under Gen. Lyon, and lost ten killed and nearly fifty wounded.

 

 

Last Name First Name Enlistment Notes
Collins Jas. 23 Apr 1861  
Collins Jas. 23 Apr 1861

Re-enlisted in 12th Inf. 10 Sept 1861, now Sergeant

Wall F. M. 23 Apr 1861

Private in Co. H, 16th Inf.

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~ The History of Delaware County, Iowa Chicago: Western Historical Co., 1878, pgs 441-453.

~ Transcribed by Constance Diamond for Delaware County IAGenWeb