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Daniel Mattern presents Military Soldier and Galvanized Yankee
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After being captured at the Battle of Antietam in 1862, “Private” Delgado, a prisoner of war and Confederate Soldier, was given the choice of staying put, or going out west as a “Galvanized Yankee” to protect the telegraph lines
After being captured at the Battle of Antietam in 1862, “Private” Delgado, a prisoner of war and Confederate Soldier, was given the choice of staying put, or going out west as a “Galvanized Yankee” to protect the telegraph lines. Join us as NHTIC volunteer and Foundation Board Member, Daniel Mattern presents the life and times of Mr. Delgado as well as vivid, hands-on descriptions of his military uniform.
Posted on: Friday July 19, 2019 @ 3:29 PM