JohnACuster
04-05-2018, 08:28 PM
https://image.ibb.co/krwTGc/2ndW.jpg
History of the 2nd
The Governor of Wisconsin, Alexander W. Randall (R), issued a call to arms throughout the state of Wisconsin following President Abraham Lincoln's April 15, 1861, proclamation for troops to put down the rebellion. Enough Wisconsin men enrolled to allow the formation of two regiments, one more than the single regiment quota from Lincoln's directive. The 2nd Wisconsin was primarily raised in Madison, Racine, Milwaukee, Oshkosh, and La Crosse. It assembled in Madison and was mustered into Federal service on June 11, 1861, as a three years regiment (reorganized from the original three months regiment).
The regiment was transported to Washington, D.C., and saw its first combat at the First Battle of Bull Run in July 1861 in a brigade under William T. Sherman. Coon, never comfortable in his role as a military man, resigned July 30 to return to politics. Peck and the major also resigned, all were considered victims of the regiment's poor performance at Bull Run. three new field officers replaced them—Col. Edgar O'Connor, Lt. Col. Fairchild, and Maj. Thomas S. Allen. The appointment of O'Connor, married to a Southern woman and an outspoken Democrat, was met with sharp criticism in Wisconsin's media, particularly in the Republican newspapers. He would prove to be a brave and competent leader, however, and was killed in action in Virginia in late summer 1862. Lt. Col. Fairchild was promoted to the rank of full colonel on September 8, 1862, to become the third commander of the 2nd Wisconsin Volunteers
It can be said that the regiment's finest hour came at Gettysburg. It lost 77% of its strength (233 casualties out of 302 effectives) in fierce fighting on McPherson's Ridge with the Iron Brigade on July 1, 1863. The regiment then reformed on Culp's Hill and entrenched for the rest of the battle. It later served in the Bristoe and Mine Run Campaigns.Although the 2nd Wisconsin was able to replenish some of its losses, it was never the same fighting force again. The regiment was mustered out on July 2, 1864 with some of its men going to the 6th Wisconsin.
Total Losses:
10 officers-KIA
228 enlisted men-KIA
77 Enlisted-Died of disease
https://i.imgur.com/zIBIpFo.jpg
Men from Company C of the 2th WI
Battle List:
Northern Virginia Campaign
Second Battle of Bull Run
Battle of Antietam
Battle of Fredericksburg
Battle of Chancellorsville
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle of Mine Run
Overland Campaign
Siege of Petersburg
Battle of Appomattox Court House
About Us
The 2nd WI Co. C aims to be a disciplined, active, and realistic company. We plan on having at least 1 event a week and 1 drill a week. Anyone unable to attend these TBA dates must contact an officer. To join, you must fill out a forum so that we may review it. You can find the application here. (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDY_Zb_MnB8v-3ZfLmu5I7K09wl8ssltnHzxAHSbnJaghEFQ/viewform) If you join, we offer you friendships and unforgettable gaming experiences.
The list of our ranks are as follows:
Officer
Insignia
Name
https://i.imgur.com/QrNhm89.jpg
Captain
https://i.imgur.com/RXfP3l4.jpg
1st Lieutenant
https://i.imgur.com/62IK2zw.jpg
2nd Lieutenant
Non- Commissioned Officer
https://i.imgur.com/8iwssCc.png
Sergeant Major
https://i.imgur.com/98PAHvx.png
First Sergeant
https://i.imgur.com/2cbpznu.png
Sergeant
https://i.imgur.com/tAcaa6h.png
Corporal
Enlisted
https://i.imgur.com/c9G4zQl.png
Private
-/-/-/-
Recruit
Roster
Officers
http://i.imgur.com/FddN2oC.pngCaptain Custer
http://i.imgur.com/lxWJam6.png1st Lieutenant Lking
1st Platoon
http://i.imgur.com/UxgZCTN.pngCorporal Will Wright
Private David Hartman
Private Napalm
Private Basti
Private Brad
Private George W llama
Private Jake Kline
Private John William
Private Larry The Communist
Private Maexchen
Private Marty
Private Bush
Private S Moser
Private John Mason
Schedule
Monday- Free
Tuesday- Free
Wednesday-Free
Thursday-Free
Friday- Drill
Saturday- Skirmish/Drill
Sunday-Free
Where to Find us
Capt. Custer (http://steamcommunity.com/id/johnacuster22/)
1st Lt. Lking (http://steamcommunity.com/id/52202)
Our Steam:http://steamcommunity.com/groups/2ndWIC
Our Discord:https://discord.gg/hBfVmU
....No more shall the war cry sever,
Or the winding rivers be red;
They banish our anger forever
When they laurel the graves of our dead!
Under the sod and the dew,
Waiting the judgment-day,
Love and tears for the Blue,
Tears and love for the Gray.
Thanks to Bravescot and Maximus Decimus Meridius [Paul Frank] for helping me. Note that this is incomplete. Information came from various sources, primarily Revolvy.
History of the 2nd
The Governor of Wisconsin, Alexander W. Randall (R), issued a call to arms throughout the state of Wisconsin following President Abraham Lincoln's April 15, 1861, proclamation for troops to put down the rebellion. Enough Wisconsin men enrolled to allow the formation of two regiments, one more than the single regiment quota from Lincoln's directive. The 2nd Wisconsin was primarily raised in Madison, Racine, Milwaukee, Oshkosh, and La Crosse. It assembled in Madison and was mustered into Federal service on June 11, 1861, as a three years regiment (reorganized from the original three months regiment).
The regiment was transported to Washington, D.C., and saw its first combat at the First Battle of Bull Run in July 1861 in a brigade under William T. Sherman. Coon, never comfortable in his role as a military man, resigned July 30 to return to politics. Peck and the major also resigned, all were considered victims of the regiment's poor performance at Bull Run. three new field officers replaced them—Col. Edgar O'Connor, Lt. Col. Fairchild, and Maj. Thomas S. Allen. The appointment of O'Connor, married to a Southern woman and an outspoken Democrat, was met with sharp criticism in Wisconsin's media, particularly in the Republican newspapers. He would prove to be a brave and competent leader, however, and was killed in action in Virginia in late summer 1862. Lt. Col. Fairchild was promoted to the rank of full colonel on September 8, 1862, to become the third commander of the 2nd Wisconsin Volunteers
It can be said that the regiment's finest hour came at Gettysburg. It lost 77% of its strength (233 casualties out of 302 effectives) in fierce fighting on McPherson's Ridge with the Iron Brigade on July 1, 1863. The regiment then reformed on Culp's Hill and entrenched for the rest of the battle. It later served in the Bristoe and Mine Run Campaigns.Although the 2nd Wisconsin was able to replenish some of its losses, it was never the same fighting force again. The regiment was mustered out on July 2, 1864 with some of its men going to the 6th Wisconsin.
Total Losses:
10 officers-KIA
228 enlisted men-KIA
77 Enlisted-Died of disease
https://i.imgur.com/zIBIpFo.jpg
Men from Company C of the 2th WI
Battle List:
Northern Virginia Campaign
Second Battle of Bull Run
Battle of Antietam
Battle of Fredericksburg
Battle of Chancellorsville
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle of Mine Run
Overland Campaign
Siege of Petersburg
Battle of Appomattox Court House
About Us
The 2nd WI Co. C aims to be a disciplined, active, and realistic company. We plan on having at least 1 event a week and 1 drill a week. Anyone unable to attend these TBA dates must contact an officer. To join, you must fill out a forum so that we may review it. You can find the application here. (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDY_Zb_MnB8v-3ZfLmu5I7K09wl8ssltnHzxAHSbnJaghEFQ/viewform) If you join, we offer you friendships and unforgettable gaming experiences.
The list of our ranks are as follows:
Officer
Insignia
Name
https://i.imgur.com/QrNhm89.jpg
Captain
https://i.imgur.com/RXfP3l4.jpg
1st Lieutenant
https://i.imgur.com/62IK2zw.jpg
2nd Lieutenant
Non- Commissioned Officer
https://i.imgur.com/8iwssCc.png
Sergeant Major
https://i.imgur.com/98PAHvx.png
First Sergeant
https://i.imgur.com/2cbpznu.png
Sergeant
https://i.imgur.com/tAcaa6h.png
Corporal
Enlisted
https://i.imgur.com/c9G4zQl.png
Private
-/-/-/-
Recruit
Roster
Officers
http://i.imgur.com/FddN2oC.pngCaptain Custer
http://i.imgur.com/lxWJam6.png1st Lieutenant Lking
1st Platoon
http://i.imgur.com/UxgZCTN.pngCorporal Will Wright
Private David Hartman
Private Napalm
Private Basti
Private Brad
Private George W llama
Private Jake Kline
Private John William
Private Larry The Communist
Private Maexchen
Private Marty
Private Bush
Private S Moser
Private John Mason
Schedule
Monday- Free
Tuesday- Free
Wednesday-Free
Thursday-Free
Friday- Drill
Saturday- Skirmish/Drill
Sunday-Free
Where to Find us
Capt. Custer (http://steamcommunity.com/id/johnacuster22/)
1st Lt. Lking (http://steamcommunity.com/id/52202)
Our Steam:http://steamcommunity.com/groups/2ndWIC
Our Discord:https://discord.gg/hBfVmU
....No more shall the war cry sever,
Or the winding rivers be red;
They banish our anger forever
When they laurel the graves of our dead!
Under the sod and the dew,
Waiting the judgment-day,
Love and tears for the Blue,
Tears and love for the Gray.
Thanks to Bravescot and Maximus Decimus Meridius [Paul Frank] for helping me. Note that this is incomplete. Information came from various sources, primarily Revolvy.