Abraham Lincoln in the Black Hawk War
Abraham Lincoln served as a volunteer in the Illinois Militia from April 21, 1832 – July 10, 1832 during the Black Hawk War. Lincoln never saw combat during his tour but was elected captain of his first company. He was also present in the aftermath of two of the war's battles, where he helped to bury the militia dead. He was mustered in and out of service during the war, going from captain to private and finishing his service in an independent spy company commanded by Captain Jacob Early.
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Abraham Lincoln in the Black Hawk War
Abraham Lincoln served as a volunteer in the Illinois Militia from April 21, 1832 – July 10, 1832 during the Black Hawk War. Lincoln never saw combat during his tour but was elected captain of his first company. He was also present in the aftermath of two of the war's battles, where he helped to bury the militia dead. He was mustered in and out of service during the war, going from captain to private and finishing his service in an independent spy company commanded by Captain Jacob Early.
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Abraham Lincoln served as a vo ...... an able and competent leader.
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Rifle company of the 31st Regiment of Militia of Sangamon County, 1st Division
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1809-02-12
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Abraham Lincoln in 1860
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1865-04-15
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Discharged from his command and re-enlisted as a Private.
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Abraham Lincoln served as a vo ...... manded by Captain Jacob Early.
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Abraham Lincoln in the Black Hawk War
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Abraham Lincoln
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Honest Abe
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