This article originally appeared in the January 2009 Oregon Magazine by Randy Fletcher called "Storming the Ramparts." It was about two Union veterans whose lives converged at the Second Battle of Fort Fisher, although they didn't know each other.
One was in the Army and from New York and the other from Oregon and in the Navy. Both performed their duties at the battle with the utmost of courage and bravery. One was badly wounded and the other won a Congressional Medal of Honor.
Both eventually ended up in Oregon and are buried near each other.
A really amazing story and one I'm thankful that Mr. Fletcher was able to find.
Let's talk about your coincidences.
You can find the full article along with pictures at
http://oregonmag.com/FletcherCivilWar109.ntml.
Heroes, Both. --Old B-Runner
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