A Narrative of Service with the Third Wisconsin Infantry

"A Narrative of Service with the Third Wisconsin Infantry" by Julian Wisner Hinkley is a recount of one man’s time as a captain in the Third Wisconsin Infantry during the Civil War. It’s a story that starts with the political unease before the war, then walks the reader through the author’s enlistment in the Waupun Light Guard and his shift to the Third Wisconsin Infantry. We get a close look at why Hinkley felt he needed to join up and fight for the Union, all told in his own words. The book paints a clear picture of what life was like in camp, the drills, and the mix of excitement and nervousness as they marched toward war. It blends the big picture of history with personal stories, getting the reader ready for a deeper look into Hinkley’s time in service during a really intense period in American history.