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Born in Detroit in 1913, the a author first became interested in the Civil War when, in his teens, he was presented with a copy of 1861 drill regulations and an ancient set of Battles and Leaders. From that moment on he became a confirmed student of the War between The States and perennially trekked to Civil War Battlefields, old book stores, antique shops, attics, basements, barns, and sheds in an all out effort to further his knowledge of the period. After enrolling at Michigan State, a thirst for adventure and the great depression, combined with the fact that no course in the Civil War was on the Curriculum, caused him to drop out before graduation. Attendance at various military schools completed his education. He joined the Detroit Police Department in 1937 and at the same time affiliated with the Army Reserve from which he was ordered to active duty in 1941. Serving throughout the war he rejoined the Police Department only to be called again for active duty during the Korean emergency. By this time he had been promoted to detective. During this tour of duty several magazine articles by the author were published. His interest in the Twenty-Fourth Michigan sprang anew on his return from service life and two long hospital stays as a result of aggravated services wounds provided ample time to collect the material which resulted in this book. Overall, it represents more than 25 years of research.
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