On this Date in Minnesota history: July 5

July 5, 1863 – “During the third day’s battle at Gettysburg, the First Minnesota faced Confederate General Pickett’s famed charge. In the fight leading to the repulse of Pickett’s troops, Aaron [Greenwood, one of two men from Minnesota claiming to be the first man to volunteer for the Union cause], was mortally wounded. The ball entered his head, finally lodging in his shoulder. He lay exposed on the field all night.

On Saturday, July 4th, he was found and taken to the field hospital. He died [on this date]. Aaron was buried on the battlefield along with many others. Nineteen days later his father arrived, taking him home, where he was buried in the Jerusalem Union Church Cemetery, in Wernersville, Berks County, PA.”

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Aaron Greenwood

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