Thanks to some incredibly detailed detective work by my colleague Isaiah Tadlock, we now know where some of the men killed at Milliken’s Bend lie buried. Tadlock used original burial registers, service records, and other resources to identify the present-day … Continue reading →
As we observe Memorial Day this weekend and consider the sacrifices made on behalf of our country, it is essential that we remember those who truly fought for Freedom and gave their very lives, when the outcome of the Civil … Continue reading →
Might Milliken’s Bend USCT casualities be buried at Vicksburg National Cemetery?
Continue reading →I’ve recently received several questions asking where Confederates from the battle of Milliken’s Bend were buried. Unfortunately, I don’t have a firm answer. Before the Confederates left Milliken’s Bend, they stayed nearby for a couple of hours before withdrawing to … Continue reading →
Records indicate that only a few wounded Confederates were taken prisoner by the Yankees, sent to Van Buren General Hospital at Milliken’s Bend on June 7. These four men have been identified: Thomas Chandoin (Chandon) (Chadin), Co. D, 17th Texas … Continue reading →
