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There are many individuals associated with the U.S. military, both famous and virtually unknown, from the Great Lakes region.  Here is what we are writing about lately.

  • Cone Drive Military Gear SetsJosh Dillon
    Cone Drive is a manufacturing facility located in Traverse City, MI specializing in worm gear and precision drive technologies. This facility has produced worm gear sets for all branches of ...
  • William Tecumseh Sherman, and his March to the Sea…Grant Buhl
    Overview William Tecumseh Sherman, was born February 8, 1820, in Lancaster, Ohio. When Sherman was nine years old his father, a successful lawyer on the Ohio Supreme court, unexpectedly died in ...
  • 2LT Robert BradenEmmitt Forbush
    Robert Braden is a retired Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He was a platoon leader in the 78th Infantry Division in the 1940s. 2LT Braden was a part of the ...
  • Colonel William P. InnesZach DriesengaColonel William P. Innes
    Col. William Power Innes, the commanding officer of the First Michigan Engineers and Mechanics served the Union during the American Civil War from the opening of the war to its close, ...
  • Richard Bong: Ace of AcesZach Klassen
    The first of nine siblings, Richard Bong was born in Poplar, WI on September 24, 1920. Bong served in World War II and through his outstanding service, became a recipient ...
  • Joseph BaileyMatthew Pscheid
    Joseph Bailey, an Ohio native, is most noted for his actions during the Red River Campaign of 1864, by building what is known as Bailey’s Dam. Initially a Captain for ...
  • 7th Wisconsin Infantry RegimentAustin Hower
    Among the abundant facets the American Civil War is known for today, there are some that should stand out. The Iron Brigade and the 7th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry proved to ...
  • John Bradley at the Battle of Iwo JimaAndrew Fox
    One of the most iconic military photographs is the raising of the United States flag at the Battle of Iwo Jima.  John Bradley, from Antigo, Wisconsin, is one of the ...
  • General Frank D. BaldwinJoshua McClaren
    American General Frank D. Baldwin from the State of Michigan was one of only 19 people to be awarded two Medals of Honor. General Baldwin fought in three separate wars, the ...
  • General Winchester: 1813Grace CareyGeneral Winchester: 1813
    General James Winchester was one of the leaders during the Battle of the River Raisin during the War of 1812. He led his men from Kentucky to Michigan during the ...