5th Minnesota Battle Flag Joseph Herrman

Name: Joseph Herrman
Company: E
Discharged for disability September 18, 1862.
Birth
  • Date:  about 1821
Mustered In
  • Date: February 12, 1862
  • Rank: Private
  • Age: 41
Death
  • Date: unknown
  • Place: unknown
  • Burial: unknown
Mustered Out
  • Date: September 18, 1862
  • Rank: Private
  • Age: about 41

Joseph Herrman Biography and Civil War Narrative

Joseph Herrman enlisted in the 5th Minnesota at St.  Anthony, Hennepin County, Minnesota, and was mustered into Company E on February 12, 1862. In May Company E moved south to fight in the Civil War. They reported to General John Pope near Corinth, Mississippi, on May 24, and were attached to the 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division of the Army of Mississippi. They were put to work immediately, participating in the Siege of Corinth (May 26-30), including the Battle of Farmington on May 28. Private Herrman was discharged for disability about four months later on September 18, 1862.





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