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Civil War Western Theater Entries

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William Starke Rosecrans

September 6, 1819–March 11, 1898 William S. Rosecrans was a prominent Union general who, perhaps unfairly, is best remembered for his role during the … Read more

William Wing Loring

December 4, 1818 – December 30, 1886 William W. Loring was a career soldier who served as an officer with the U.S. Army during … Read more

Williams’ Battery of Ohio Volunteer Artillery (Three Years Service)

1862–1865 In the American Civil War, Ohio provided the federal government with 260 regiments of men, including infantry, artillery, and cavalry units. Ohioans also … Read more

Wilson’s Raid

March 22 – April 20, 1865 Between March 22 and April 20, 1865, Brevet Major General James H. Wilson led roughly 13,000 Union cavalrymen … Read more

Yazoo Pass Expedition

February 3–April 8, 1863 The Yazoo Pass Expedition was a failed Union attempt to advance on Vicksburg, Mississippi, in the spring of 1863. By … Read more

York’s Battery of Ohio Volunteer Artillery

1861–1865 In the American Civil War, Ohio provided the federal government with 260 regiments of men, including infantry, artillery, and cavalry units. Ohioans also … Read more

Yost’s Captured Battery of Ohio Volunteer Artillery

1862–1865 In the American Civil War, Ohio provided the federal government with 260 regiments of men, including infantry, artillery, and cavalry units. Ohioans also … Read more