A Historic Sketch, Lest We Forget Company "E," 26th Ohio Infantry in the War for the Union, 1861-65

"A Historic Sketch, Lest We Forget Company 'E,' 26th Ohio Infantry in the War for the Union, 1861-65," by Walden Kelly, is a historical work chronicling the experiences of Company E of the 26th Ohio Infantry during the American Civil War. The book honors the men's service and sacrifice between 1861 and 1865, providing insight into their organization, significant battles, and daily lives amidst war. Starting with the formation of Company E and their early training at Camp Chase, Ohio, Kelly narrates campaigns, like Gawley Bridge, Chickamauga, and Atlanta, detailing battles, strategies, and losses. Part personal memoir and part tribute, the history emphasizes valor and camaraderie as soldiers faced enemy forces and the war's harshness. Kelly includes casualty statistics, personal stories, and war reflections, preserving Company E's legacy in the Civil War.