John Schroeder papers 1857-1862 Schroeder, John

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John Schroeder papers 1857-1862 Schroeder, John

During the secession crisis of 1861, the support of German immigrants was a key factor in consolidating Unionism in Missouri, and when war broke out, Germans throughout the west enlisted in large numbers. The 35 letters written by John Schroeder to his brother, James, between 1857 and 1862 provide a unique glimpse into the life of a German-American soldier during the Civil War.

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Schroeder, John, d. 1862 Rank : Sergeant, Lieutenant (1861 November) Regiment : 3rd Iowa Infantry Regiment. Co. C (1861-1865) Service : 1861 June 8-1862 July 8 During the secession crisis of 1861, the support of German immigrants was a key factor in consolidating Unionism in Missouri, and when war broke out, Germans throughout the west enlisted in large numbers, contributing disproportionately to the Union war effort. By reputation, if...

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The United States Army is the largest branch of the United States Armed Forces and performs land-based military operations. It is one of the seven uniformed services of the United States and is designated as the Army of the United States in the United States Constitution, Article 2, Section 2, Clause 1 and United States Code, Title 10, Subtitle B, Chapter 301, Section 3001. As the largest and senior branch of the U.S. military, the modern U.S. Army has its roots in the Continental Army, which wa...