April 29, 1862 – Iowa troops begin their march on Corinth, Mississippi. The month-long Siege of Corinth begins.
Between 1861 and 1865, Iowa – with a total population of 674,913 in 1860 – provided 76,534 men to fight with the Union Army. In fact, Iowa contributed more troops per capita to the Union Army than any other state. Here’s the 1862 story of four brave Iowa soldiers who gave their all for the war effort, and in the end, were rewarded with promotions that led to major leadership roles later in life.
A Day-by-Day Calendar of Historical Events In Iowa, William J. Petersen, State Historical Society of Iowa, 1946, p 41
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