About this book
Walden Kelly's "A Historic Sketch Lest We Forget Company E 26th Ohio Infantry" offers an intimate portrait of Civil War service through the eyes of those who lived it. Beginning in June 1861, when Captain Sylvester M. Hewitt organized a volunteer company at Mt. Gilead, Ohio, this historical narrative follows the soldiers of Company E from their initial enlistment through their transformation into a disciplined fighting force under Colonel E. P. Fyffe's West Point leadership.
This compelling military history captures the human dimension of the American Civil War, documenting the everyday experiences, challenges, and valor of ordinary men who answered President Lincoln's call to preserve the Union. Kelly's meticulous account preserves the names, ranks, and achievements of soldiers whose contributions might otherwise fade from memory, providing readers with a detailed chronicle of camp life, military organization, and the bonds formed between comrades facing extraordinary circumstances.
The narrative combines personal testimony with historical documentation, creating a vivid record of the 26th Ohio Infantry's organization and early campaigns. Kelly's respectful, authoritative voice honors the soldiers' sacrifice while offering readers genuine insight into Civil War military service.
Perfect for history enthusiasts, Civil War scholars, genealogy researchers, and anyone interested in understanding the war through the experiences of those who fought it, this audiobook preserves an essential chapter of American military heritage that demands to be remembered.
