Every Man Did His Duty; Pictures and Stories of the Men of the First Minnesota

Wayne D. Jorgenson

ISBN 10: 1934690562 / ISBN 13: 9781934690567

Published by Tasora Books, 2013

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Synopsis:

The First Regiment Minnesota Volunteer Infantry was the first volunteer regiment offered in service to President Lincoln after the fall of Ft. Sumter. Men and boys attended patriotic rallies throughout the young state and signed their names to papers that pledged they would answer the president's call. They were strong men, toughened by rugged pioneer life, and in the next three years they drew on that strength time and again. The men of the First Minnesota served in nearly every major battle in the eastern campaign with the Army of the Potomac and were frequently cited for their professional conduct in the field and for their bravery – nowhere more so than at the Battle of Gettysburg, where their harrowing sacrifice saved the Union from defeat and helped turn the tide of the war. Every Man Did His Duty tells the individual stories of over a hundred men who served in the First Minnesota, from the regiment's commanders to its courageous, young privates. Each story includes a photograph of the soldier, allowing readers to put a face to the actions and history of the man. The included stories are a mix of courage, tragedy, and humor. Some men left the service for successful careers and loving families, whereas others were broken in their bodies and minds and Wayne Jorgenson's descriptions of the war's many ways of wounding sharpens our understanding of these soldiers' sacrifice, offering a worthy tribute to their valor. Jorgenson researched the men and history of the First Minnesota over decades. Gathering stories from diaries, pension records, newspaper articles, and family archives, as well as published histories. Along with the individual histories of the men, he includes hundreds of photographs, including historical photographs, portraits of the men, and color photographs of artifacts selected from archives and personal collections across the country – including his own extensive collection – creating an unprecedented visual record of the regiment.

Finalist, 2013 Minnesota Book Award, "Minnesota" category

About the Author: Wayne Jorgenson is a founding member of the First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry reenactment group, which today remains dedicated to educating the public about the life of the Civil War soldier and preserving the memory of the men who served in the original unit. He is the co-creator of the website 1stminnesota.net, which documents lives and service of the men of the First Minnesota and Civil War artifacts. He has worked as a financial advisor for over 35 years and lives in Eden Prairie, Minnesota with his wife, Carol.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Every Man Did His Duty; Pictures and Stories...
Publisher: Tasora Books
Publication Date: 2013
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: acceptable