Company K, Twentieth Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry Roster and Record, April 24, 1861-July 16, 1865

"Company K, Twentieth Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry" by Andrew Brown is a late 1800s publication that tells the story of an Illinois Civil War company. Filled with names, battles, and outcomes, it honors the soldiers of Company K by recording their service. Biographical sketches describe the soldiers, noting where they signed up, their fights, injuries, and what happened to them after the war. Famous battles like Shiloh and Vicksburg are brought to life through personal stories that highlight the struggles and friendships of the soldiers, while recounting the ongoing difficulties they experienced after coming home, giving readers a picture of the lives of Civil War veterans.