In the summer of 1863, the citizens of the town of Oyster Bay, New York would find themselves profoundly impacted by the politics and the realities of the Civil War. In the month of June 1863, two young men from the town of Oyster Bay, who knew each other since they were young boys, were killed in action while fighting for the Union with the 2nd New York cavalry unit. First, James Vernon was killed at Brandy Station,
Virginia during a fierce cavalry battle on June 9, 1863. It would turn out to be the largest cavalry battle ever fought on American soil. The battle was so significant that the Union cavalry was able to establish itself as the dominate cavalry throughout the entire Civil War. Then there was Daniel L. Downing, also with the 2nd NY Cavalry unit.
Footsteps of a Forgotten Soldier The Life and Times of David Carll Description:
Take a remarkable and historical journey in the footsteps of a forgotten soldier. David Carll, an African-American Civil War Soldier, took those footsteps over a 150 years ago. Born in Oyster Bay, New York in 1845 David Carll fought with the 26th United States Colored Troop Regiment from New York. Now, his descendant are telling his story and the amazing life this man from Oyster Bay, New York lived.
Take a journey back to 1863 to the small town of Oyster Bay, New York to deep behind enemy lines in South Carolina with David Carll and the 26th United States Colored Troop Regiment. A compelling story of a man and his determination to fight and survive a brutal war and return home to his beloved wife and town of Oyster Bay.
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