The Gallant Seventy-Eight: Stones River to Pickett's Mill; Col. Wm. Sirwell & The PA 78th Vol. Infantry - Gancus

THE GALLANT 78th--STONES RIVER TO PICKETT'S MILL; COLONEL WILLIAM SIRWELL AND THE PENNSYLVANIA 78th VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. 1998 Second edition, by Ron Gancas. This book tells the story of those heroic boys from the southwestern counties of Pennsylvania who fought in the American Civil War. Through research of the official records, newspapers, 1890 veteran census records, reunion records, pension accounts, family ledgers, cemeteries and most importantly the letters and diaries of members of the regiment, a dramatic story evolves. This second edition includes an updated roster of the 2100 men who served under the regimental commander, Colonel William Sirwell, and who served in the second regiment. Contains illustrations and battlefield maps. ISBN 0-9644952-6-0. 404 pages, 6 x 9 softbound