William Henry Locke
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William Henry Locke was a chaplain for the Union
during the American Civil War
. In his book, The Story of the Regiment, he told the story of the 11th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment.
Union (American Civil War)
During the American Civil War, the Union was a name used to refer to the federal government of the United States, which was supported by the twenty free states and five border slave states. It was opposed by 11 southern slave states that had declared a secession to join together to form the...
during the American Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
. In his book, The Story of the Regiment, he told the story of the 11th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment.