History of the Marine Brigade, p 276 The 23rd [of April, 1863] was an unfortunate day for the fleet. During that day, the [Steamer] Diana ran aground, and the tug Cleveland was sunk by running across the bows of the Diana, in an attempt to run alongside of her while she was still under way. …
Monthly Archives: July 2005
Vicksburg Illinois Memorial
Some photos from Vicksburg, June 2004. Illinois Memorial A portion of the plaque inside the Illinois Memorial. “This tablet, contains the names so far as they can be ascertained, of the officers and men from Illinois, who served upon the staff of General Grant, or of the Corps, Division and brigade commanders, and also those …