1 Reply Latest reply on Apr 3, 2018 9:16 AM by Research Services at the National Archives

$10.00 fine

Ryan Ball Mar 27, 2018 12:29 PM

Does anyone have any idea why my 2nd Great Grandfather would have been fined $10.00 per general Gibbon during the battle of Antietam? He was severely wounded during the battle at Miller's Cornfield. I am assuming maybe he dropped his musket or left it on the field? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

Ryan R Ball

Here is his information

Michael Ball

6th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry

Company G

June 1861 to November 1862

Re: $10.00 fine

Research Services at the National Archives Apr 3, 2018 9:16 AM (in response to Ryan Ball)

Dear Mr. Ball,

Thank you for posting your question to History Hub!

It is possible that regimental records may contain information about fines assessed to its soldiers. The series Regimental and Company Books of the 6th Wisconsin Regiment is in the custody of the Textual Reference Branch (RDT1) at National Archives at Washington, D.C. To request assistance with referencing these records, please contact their office via email at archives1reference@nara.gov.

Addtionally, the Wisconsin Historical Society has made available on its website records and information pertaining to the 6th Wisconsin Infantry.

For more information about researching military records, please visit the NARA website, Research in Military Records

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