Colonel Sion S. Bass, 1827-1862 by Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County
"Colonel Sion S. Bass, 1827-1862" by Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County is a historical biography prepared in the mid-20th century. The book focuses on the life and contributions of Colonel Sion S. Bass, a Union officer during the American Civil War, documenting his early life, military service, and his ultimate sacrifice in battle. It aims to bring awareness to his heroism and the legacy he left behind in the
Fort Wayne community. The biography outlines Bass's journey from his childhood in Kentucky to his establishment in Fort Wayne, where he built a successful career before enlisting in the Union Army. It recounts his leadership of the Thirtieth Regiment of Indiana Volunteers, the challenges they faced, and the tragic circumstances of his death from wounds sustained at the Battle of Shiloh. Through personal letters, military records, and the reflections of his contemporaries, the book paints a vivid picture of Bass’s character, his commitment to duty, and the impact of his loss on both his family and the community that honored his memory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Creator | Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 55058676 |
| Title | Colonel Sion S. Bass, 1827-1862 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CT: History: Biography |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | Bass, Sion St. Clair, 1827-1862 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 65940 |
| Release Date | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 152 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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