Monthly Archives: May 2014

John H. Patterson Called to Duty

Posted on May 14, 2014 by john

John H. Patterson, the fourth Patterson man to serve during the Civil War, enlisted as a Private in the 131st Ohio Volunteer Infantry on May 2, 1864.  He was 19-years old.  His duties included working in the Quartermasters office and … Continue reading →

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McCook Field

Posted on May 13, 2014 by webteam

McCook Field, named for Civil War General Alexander McDowell McCook (of the “Fighting McCooks”) who once owned a portion of the land on which it was situated, was established in October 1917. McCook Field was located just north of downtown … Continue reading →

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The Battle of Resaca, May 13-15, 1864

Posted on May 13, 2014 by john

Beginning on May 7, 1864, the Union army tried to dislodge Confederate positions on Rocky Face Ridge, just outside Dalton, Georgia, with little success.  On May 9, 1864, Union General William T. Sherman sent General McPherson and the Army of … Continue reading →

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