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The collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], William T. McDougle Memoir, undated, Ms2021-036, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

This collection was donated to Special Collections and University Archives in September 2003.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the William T. McDougle was completed in September 2021.

Biographical Note

William T. McDougle fought in the 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 6th Amry Corps for the 126th Ohio Regiment for the Union during the American Civil War. He enlisted in 1862 under Captian Mulenberg. Throughout his career as a soldier, he was invovled in numerous marches up and down the east coast, eventually making his way into Virginia. In Virginia, he fought in many battles, one of them being the Battle of Monocacy of 1864. It was a deadly battle that he barely escaped from being chased by Confederate soldiers on foot.

Scope and Content

This collecton contains an undated typescript copy of William T. McDougle's memoir titled "Reminesces of the War", covering his experiences in the 126th Ohio Regiment of the Union Army in the American Civil War from August 1862 to March 1864. This includes his Regiment marching orders and the experience of being at the Battle of Monocacy in 1864, which is known as the battle that saved Washington, D. C.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Autobiographies
• Civil War
• United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the William T. McDougle by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).