Just found out

[lobbs]

I just found out that i had at least one relative in the Civil war. we had a relatives sword from the war, but didnt know who. So, after looking through the family tree and doing research on the internet and Civil war records, i found that Ludwig was infact a relative and fought for the 28th Ohio Volunteer Infatry regiment also known as the "2nd Germans". One of the famous battles they were in was the battle of Antietam.
its so weird to find out stuff like that.

[CarlE]

That is cool stuff. The Battle of Antietem was very strategic in the War. I'm curious. Was he a Rebel or a Yank?? LOL.

[arizona]

The Battle of Antietam still holds the distinction for the most Americans ever killed in a single day of battle. The casualty figure includes both US and CSA, of course, yet both were still Americans.

A lowly commissary sergeant during the battle was a young William McKinley. His part in the battle was commemorated years later by a special large monument, after he became a well-known politician. As the plaque on the monument states, "Sgt McKinley bravely served coffee to the men on the front lines during the battle, thus coming under enemy fire." It was regarded with great amusement by virtually every soldier who ever served in the battle, especially the infantry veterans. See what becoming famous can do for you?

I'd guess that Grandpa Ludwig was a Yankee, as he served in the 28th Ohio Regiment, recruited in Cincinnati.

[lobbs]

Yea, he was a yankee. If your roots go back that far i suggest looking up your name of some relative that might have served.

heres more abut the Unit.
http://www.civilwar.nps.gov/cwss/regiments.cfm

Click here to look up your name
http://www.civilwar.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.cfm

[mike_da_man13]

The Battle of Antietam still holds the distinction for the most Americans ever killed in a single day of battle. The casualty figure includes both US and CSA, of course, yet both were still Americans.

A lowly commissary sergeant during the battle was a young William McKinley. His part in the battle was commemorated years later by a special large monument, after he became a well-known politician. As the plaque on the monument states, "Sgt McKinley bravely served coffee to the men on the front lines during the battle, thus coming under enemy fire." It was regarded with great amusement by virtually every soldier who ever served in the battle, especially the infantry veterans. See what becoming famous can do for you?

I'd guess that Grandpa Ludwig was a Yankee, as he served in the 28th Ohio Regiment, recruited in Cincinnati.

lol cincinnati certainly wasnt a yankee stronghold though...