Civil War Union Army Officer. He was a German Revolutionist of 1848 and an educated lawyer. He had ignited the revolt of 1848-1849 with one of his many speeches about Baden being declared a Republic. He was forced to leave the country and then made his way to America with other Germans. His arrival in America saw a huge reception. He then settled in Belleville just outside St. Louis and then in 1861 he enlisted as a Private in Franz Sigel's 3rd Missouri Volunteer Infantry. He had assembled a regiment consisting of German and Jewish soldiers as a Colonel in the 24th and later on the 82nd Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He was severely wounded at the Battle of Chancellorsville while carrying the battle flag during a charge on Confederate positions.
Civil War Union Army Officer. He was a German Revolutionist of 1848 and an educated lawyer. He had ignited the revolt of 1848-1849 with one of his many speeches about Baden being declared a Republic. He was forced to leave the country and then made his way to America with other Germans. His arrival in America saw a huge reception. He then settled in Belleville just outside St. Louis and then in 1861 he enlisted as a Private in Franz Sigel's 3rd Missouri Volunteer Infantry. He had assembled a regiment consisting of German and Jewish soldiers as a Colonel in the 24th and later on the 82nd Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He was severely wounded at the Battle of Chancellorsville while carrying the battle flag during a charge on Confederate positions.
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