General Osterhaus |
17th Missouri Volunteers
The Western Turner Rifles Story |
Colonel Hugo Wanglin |
Col. Franz Hassendeubel |
Sgt. Christian Hinterberger |
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Private Gottlieb Dietzman and Drummer Boy Frederick Dietzman |
After the Civil War, the men of the 17th Missouri returned to their homes in St. Louis, Cincinnati, Philadelphia and other German settlments throughout the United States. Many were active in the Grand Army of the Republic. In St. Louis, 17th Missouri veterans founded GAR Post 13 in honor of their commanding officer, Col. Franz Hassendeubel who died in combat at Vicksburg.
Almost one thousand men served in the 17th
Missouri during the period 1861-1864. We encourage descendants of the
men who served in the 17th Missouri to submit biographies, photographs,
letters, diaries, newspaper articles and other information to be posted
on this site.
We thank those who have submitted information. Please email us at us17mo@pacbell.net if you have
any information or comments.
Please take a few minutes to read the Western Turner Rifles Story
Research your ancestor. Ancestor Research Page
Read about the men who served with the 17th Missouri. Biographies and Pictures
Review official reports from civil war archives and other sources. Reports
Check out a listing of the Battles fought by the 17th Missouri. Battle Chronology
Read first hand accounts of the civil war as experienced by the men of the 17th Letters & Diaries
The flags of the 17th Missouri. Flags
Come along for a trip following the 17th Missouri. Marching with the 17th
Learn more about battles fought by the 17th Missouri and related topics. Links
We have translated the site for German readers. Die Geschichte des Westlichen
Turner-Schuetzenregiments
Find books, research papers and articles about
the
17th Missouri and the Civil War . Reading
List
Join the Friends of the 17th Missouri. Friends of the 17th Missouri
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