“History is not was, it is” – William Faulkner
The 11th regiment of Michigan Volunteers was fully organized on September 24th, 1861 in White Pigeon, MI. Their Enrollment included 1,000 men and officers.
They left Michigan headed for Bardstown, KY on December 9th, 1861 under the command of Col. William J. May.
Over the next 3 years the 11th Michigan engaged in some of the fiercest combat of the entire war. Taking key rolls in the Battle of Stones River, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, Kenesaw Mountain. As well as the sieges of both Nashville and Atlanta.
Just linked to your wonderful website and starting to explore it. Very impressed so far….. Thanks for keeping history “alive”.
Gary
One member of Co.K 11th Michigan was Richard Evans,b.1832 England,d.1870 Monroe Co. Mich. Somewhere on the ‘net I read that a Richard Evans (Co.K 11th Mich) was missing after the Battle of Stones River. He was apparently “found” and later returned to Michigan where his grave is marked with a military marker. I wondered if there was a story out there as to his “missing”. Thank you, this is a nice site. Rich
Will the Regiment be participating in any reenactment this year ???