The Little Mountain Man Wounded at Gettysburg, and Later In Command of “Galvanized Yankees”

[@larrydemaar409]

That was an amazing connection, very interesting!

[@robluke4266]

Great story Ron

[@conradnelson5283]

That is incredible ! Great story too.

[@G.I.JeffsWorkbench]

Excellent story Ron. Love the quote from the manual of medical arms. True today from my almost 3 decades of military experience. You sir, are an amazing, thorough researcher. Makes you believe, as I do, that there are few true coincidences in life.

[@markmcintosh7095]

Very interesting as they say small world at time's. Thank you for a great channel. I look forward to it daily.

[@gerrytyrrell1507]

Listening in from Ireland Ron...brilliant stuff.

[@rutlandfuel2637]

Wonderful story. goosebumps in a good way!

[@davide9658]

Wow. What a nice story Ron. It's a small world after all.

[@edouardrobert160]

Thanks Ron

[@bxbeau]

Tip Top Ron

[@jojohnston4113]

Great episode.

[@jonrettich-ff4gj]

The personal aspect adds much to this touching story. TB was a deadly insidious killer at that time. I read that it was found in our Civil War that urban soldiers were not only healthier due to exposure to more diseases, those that hadn’t been felled by them, but also more flexible in terms of unexpected physical situations as those from farms tended to lead a much more regular life. From what I understand the average knight in armor was a lean, tough guy about 5’ something and very durable. When I was on active duty in the National Guard in ‘67 our top Sargent went out of his way to explain that very big, powerful guys and professional athletes usually had too many physical problems to serve. North Carolina had been not overwhelmingly for the war. I would like to hear more about these galvanized Yankees, has to be interesting. Thank you again for opening new doors from this incredible time.

[@frankfischer1281]

What a coincidence! Incidents like this make Civil War history fascinating.

[@fuferito]

I never before suspected of such "Galvanized" Federal troops; Confederate soldiers captured in battle who subsequently swore allegiance to the Union and wear their uniform while the Civil War still raged.

[@avenaoat]

Yes two types Confederates were who joined the USA Army (+Navy): 1. The total volunters and the deserters from Confederate states: for example the1st and 2nd (East) Tennessee infantry regiments fought in the battle of Mill Springs under Thomas. 2. Confederate prisoners of the War who joined from the camps of the prisoner of War. They were again 2 types: 2.1. Who did not wamt to fight against Confederate Army but they accepted service in the Western forts. they were the true galvanized Yenkees. 2.2. Who fought against the Confederate Army and Navy, they were almost similar as the volounters..

[@sbgroen]

Wonderful coincidence!