Friday, July 3, 2020

Colonel Hans Christian Heg

Honoring Colonel Heg of the 15th Wisconsin Infantry. The 6th Wisconsin Battery shared in their 1st Battle together with the 15th at the Battle of Island #10. Heg was a Norwegian Immigrant and an anti-slavery activist. Born 1829, Heg was mortally wounded Sep. 18 1863 in the Battle of Chickamauga and died Sep. 20 1863. We honor this Soldier for his brave service to Wisconsin.