War and Conflict

US Army colonel's uniform frock coat

US Army colonel's uniform frock coat

Frock coat worn by Col. Christopher C. Andrews of the Third Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment.

3rd Minnesota regimental battle flag

3rd Minnesota regimental battle flag

This regimental flag was carried by the Third Minnesota during the latter half of the war.

3rd Minnesota national battle flag

3rd Minnesota national battle flag

Flag carried by the Third during the latter half of the war.

Woodlake Battlefield Monument

Woodlake Battlefield Monument

Woodlake Battlefield Monument
Photographer: Eyrich Studio
Date: c. 1910

Battle of Wood Lake

Battle of Wood Lake

Battle of Wood Lake

William D. Hale, Sergeant Major, Third Minnesota Infantry.

William D. Hale, Sergeant Major, Third Minnesota Infantry.

This photo shows Hale as a lieutenant. He became major of the 4th United States Colored Artillery.

Colonel Hans Mattson, Third Minnesota Infantry.

Colonel Hans Mattson, Third Minnesota Infantry.

Colonel Hans Mattson commanded the Third later in the war.

Third Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Entering Little Rock

Third Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Entering Little Rock

The Third Minnesota triumphantly enters Little Rock in Stanley Arthurs's painting, in the Governor's Reception Room at the Minnesota State Capitol.

Third Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment

The Third Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment's record of service varied greatly. The regiment endured a controversial surrender in Tennessee, played a decisive role in the climactic battle of the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862, and helped win Union control of the vital Mississippi River.

William Colvill's splint, 1863

Splint made of six pieces of wood nailed together. The splint was used to support the injured leg of Colonel William Colvill at the Battle of Gettysburg on 2 July 1863, during the Civil War. Colvill became the fifth and final colonel of the First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment on May 6, 1863 and was wounded several times (three times at Gettysburg), leaving him partially disabled for the rest of his life.

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