Henry F. Wallace

Corunna, Michigan

Henry was a 28 year old farmer from Corunna when he enlisted as a 1st Lt. in the 15th Michigan Infantry on 12/2/61 at Shiawassee, Michigan. At the battle of Shiloh he was wounded severely, hospitalized and eventually resigned his commission 9/11/62.

He subsequently joined the 11th Regiment Invalid Corps in October 1863 and then the 2nd Battalion VRC. He was breveted Major in 1867 for gallant and meritorius service.

After the war he was Assistant Commissioner Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned lands and died of Yellow Fever in Point Coupee, Louisana in 1867.

About the Henry F. Wallace Camp No. 160

Today, the Major Henry F. Wallace Camp No. 160 of the Sons of the Civil War is named for the Grand Army of the Republic Post of that name which was originally located at Corunna, MI.

The Camp meets the on the third Saturday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Additionally, the camp is often involved in several other gatherings. Contact the Mike McMillen or David Hilliker for further information.

suvmwm@shianet.org

Please inquire about membership requirements, meeting times and locations.

More about the role Shiawassee County played in the Civil War

Shiawassee County History