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A Hero of the Iowa 7th: Lieutenant Colonel Augustus Wentz

Posted on November 11, 2011 by SCblogger

Wednesday, November 13, 1861 was a day of mourning for the citizens of Davenport, Iowa.  Lieutenant Colonel Augustus Wentz would be buried on that crisp Autumn day. Only a few weeks before local residents had cheered as Wentz and members … Continue reading →

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