Henry Harnden Camp 2

Madison

Lt. Col. Henry Harnden, 1st Wisconsin Cavalry
G.A.R. Wis. Dept. Commander 1899-1900

Camp meetings

Meetings are scheduled on the third Saturday of the month from 9 - 10:30 a.m.

Lt. Col. Henry Harnden

Henry Harnden (1823 - 1900) enlisted as a private in the Company D, First Regiment, Wisconsin Cavalry, in July 1861. He passed with conspicuous merit through the ranks of corporal, quartermaster, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, lieutenant-colonel, colonel to that of brevet brigadier general. He distinguished himself during his military service on many occasions, participating in over thirty battles and was wounded several times. At Scatterville in 1862 he led his company on a charge of a superior force of the enemy, capturing numerous prisoners and munitions. At the Battle of Burnt Hickory, he was severely wounded while leading a brilliant attack against superior numbers, routing the enemy in confusion and defeat. Lt. Col. Harnden may be best known for his participation in the capture of the fleeing president of the Confederacy, Jefferson Davis.

After his return to civilian life he served in the state assembly, was appointed by Gov. Fairchild as a trustee of the Soldier's Orphan Home, was appointed a United States Assessor and later United States collector of internal revenue. He spent his later years in Madison, serving as Commander of the Wisconsin Dept. of the G.A.R. from 1899 to 1900. He is buried in Madison's historic Forest Hill Cemetery.

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Camp Calendar
Days the flag should be flown

16 Nov:	68th Annual Remembrance Day parade and ceremonies, 1 p.m. step-off, Gettysburg, PA
16 Nov:	Camp 2 Meeting, 9 a.m.
25 Nov:	Thanksgiving
7 Dec:	Pearl Harbor Day
14 Dec:	Wreaths Across America, 11 a.m.
21 Dec:	Camp 2 Meeting, 9 a.m.
25 Dec:	Christmas Day

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