Conflict: Uncategorized, World War I, World War II
The military tradition of keeping animals as common regimental pets, symbols of the unit, tokens of luck, and objects of devotion, probably goes back as far as any military tradition. It may harken back to the days when dogs and other … Continue reading
Conflict: Revolutionary War
Research into the service of Revolutionary war soldiers can sometimes be frustrating and limited due to the lack of available records. Undoubtedly, much has been lost over the centuries, and the fragility and age of what is available makes accessibility … Continue reading
Conflict: Revolutionary War
Joseph Pettingall, a life-long resident of Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts served the patriot cause during the Revolutionary War. Born about 1751, he spent at least three years in the service of his newly formed country between 1777 and 1780. During … Continue reading
Conflict: Civil War
Chaplains served in many different capacities during the Civil War—some as gentle pastors, ministering to the sick and wounded, and some who saw the fight as a Holy War to be waged on the battlefield. According to his index card … Continue reading
Conflict: Uncategorized
Searching for the birth dates of Native-Americans is difficult, especially for Indians born in the nineteenth century and early twentieth century outside the municipal jurisdiction of a census taker, in an area that did not record birth certificates yet or … Continue reading