As we strive to portray the men of the 5th Michigan, we are thrilled to find any photos that remain of the men. Scroll down and meet some of the veterans!
Field and Staff |
Colonel Henry Terry was the first Colonel of the 5th Michigan. He oversaw their organization at Fort Wayne and movement to the Army of the Potomac. Photo Courtesy Archives of Michigan |
Henry Lyster was an assistant surgeon in the 5th Michigan. He later surved as the regiment's surgeon. Photo Courtesy Archives of Michigan |
Alexander McGraw enlisted with the regiment as it's Quartermaster Sergeant. However, no further records exist on him. Photo Courtesy Archives of Michigan |
Company A |
Captain Edwin T. Sherlock was the first captain of the "Sherlock Guards," the organization which would become Company A. Photo Courtesy Archives of Michigan |
John Pulford would rise to the rank of Brigadier General, he started his military career at the 1st Lieutenant of Company A. Photo Courtesy Archives of Michigan |
John Fortier enlisted in Company A on June 19, 1861. He was one of Company A's initial sergeants. Photo Courtesy Archives of Michigan |
Company B |
Allen E. Hicks joined c |
 Lemual Smith (Right) and his friends in the 3rd Michigan. Our friend Jim Rapai is Lemual's descendant. Lemual re-enlisted and was merged into the 5th Michigan, where he served to the end of the war. Photo courtesy Jim Rapai |
ompany B