Part 2 of A History of the History of the Boys of the American Civil War

As the Civil War veterans aged into the twentieth century, there seemed a lull in historical interest. Fewer regimental histories were published. Johnnie Wickersham’s memoirs were published in 1918, shortly after his death. The Robert Hendershot controversy came to a close, the first collection of biographical information about boys from the war was published, and the last veteran of the Civil War retired from active duty. Robert Hendershot was confirmed to be the drummer boy of the Rappahanock with full honors restored. Susan R. Hull published her collection, Boy Soldiers of the Confederacy. And Johnny Clem retired as a Brigadeer General after serving thirty-four years of military service. - Read the full details here.