As reported yesterday, Oscar Slagle finally got his deserved recognition for his heroic deed last month.
However, I was not able to find much of the particular action at Elk Creek, Tennessee, so more research was necessary.
Besides Mr. Slagle, seven other members of the 104th Illinois received Medals of Honor that day: Richard Gage, Douglas Hapeman, Lemuel F. Holland, George L. Houghton, Sergeant George Marsh, John Shapland, and Ruben S. Smalley. Perhaps they all received the medal in 1895, as did Slagle.
ROUTE 66 CONNECTION
I am a big Route 66 enthusiast and while looking at this list, came across burials of Medal of Honor winners in Illinois. Mr. Slagle's grave is near Route 66.
Others along the Mother Road, not just the Civil War:
Chenoa-- Edward Pike
Chicago-- 17 men
Collinsville-- Ninevah McKeen
Darien-- 3 men
Dwight-- Henry Fox
Elwwood-- Henry Fox
Springfield-- 3 men
And It Goes On. --Old B-Runner
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
