Monthly Archives: June 2014

THOMAS ACKLEY NICHOLS- The Cavalry- Part IV

Posted on June 29, 2014 by treeklimber

                                                            THOMAS ACKLEY NICHOLS                                                                       The Cavalry Part IV In October 1861, Thomas chose to volunteer again, but this time, he would be on horseback, so he joined the PA Volunteer Ninth Cavalry 92nd Regiment as a Sergeant Major. Pursuing … Continue reading →

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The Civil War Years- Thomas Ackley Nichols – Part III

Posted on June 25, 2014 by treeklimber

THOMAS ACKLEY NICHOLS Civil War Years- Infantry Part III When Fort Sumter was fired upon on April 12, 1861, news spread quickly across the nation, and patriotic men rallied to defend their country. Thomas A. Nichols was no exception; he … Continue reading →

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