Monthly Archives: December 2012

The 1st OVI at the Battle of Stones River

Posted on December 26, 2012 by john

The Army of the Cumberland, under Major General William S. Rosecrans, had been camped outside of Nashville, Tennessee since November 16, 1862.  On December 26 General Rosecrans ordered the army south from Nashville toward Murfreesboro, Tennessee, to drive Confederate General … Continue reading →

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Levitt Luzern Custer: Inventions

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Lisa Rickey

Levitt Luzern Custer was a Dayton-area aviator and inventor, and an associate of Orville Wright. During his lifetime he engaged in pioneering balloon experiments, served as an official timer for flight trials, collaborated with Orville Wright on various projects, and … Continue reading →

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Levitt Luzern Custer: Short Biography

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Lisa Rickey

Levitt Luzern Custer was a Dayton-area aviator and inventor, and an associate of Orville Wright. During his lifetime he engaged in pioneering balloon experiments, served as an official timer for flight trials, collaborated with Orville Wright on various projects, and … Continue reading →

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