WSQ Iron Brigade in St. Mary's Traditional Cache
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WSQ Iron Brigade in St. Mary's
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Although many of the remains of St. Mary's Cemetery have been moved
to Madison and Oregon, one of particular note can still be found
there. Corp. John Murphy served in the Civil War as part of the 2nd
Wisconsin in the "Iron Brigade."
The Iron Brigade initially consisted of the 2nd, 6th, and 7th
Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiments, along with the 19th
Indiana, and was later joined by the 24th Michigan. Noted for its
strong discipline, its unique uniform appearance, and its tenacious
fighting ability, the Iron Brigade suffered the highest percentage
of casualties of any brigade in the war.
The nickname "Iron Brigade", with its connotation of fighting men
with iron dispositions, was applied formally or informally to a
number of units in the Civil War and in later conflicts. The Iron
Brigade of the West was the unit that received the most lasting
publicity in its use of the nickname.
The Iron Brigade saw its first combat at the Second Battle of Bull
Run in October 1861. As the war continued, it also fought in the
major battles Antietam and Gettysburg.
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