2026 EVENTS
May 16 Civil War Veterans Headstone Dedication in Glenwood Cemetery in Mankato @ 1 pm
May 25 Decoration Day in Lincoln Park (Memorial Day) @ 3 pm
June 30 Patriotic Band Concert in Lincoln Park @ 7:00 pm
THE FRIENDS OF THE BOY IN BLUE MEMORIAL
meet monthly on the 2nd Monday of the month
at 5:30 pm at the Morson-Ario-Strand VFW
(1900 North Riverfront Dr. in Mankato).
Any changes in this schedule will be posted here.
All are welcome to attend.
CIVIL WAR MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS
FROM BLUE EARTH COUNTY, MN
These brave men from Blue Earth County of Company H, 2nd Minnesota Infantry, earned the Medal of Honor for their heroism at Nolensville, Tennessee, on February 15, 1863. In what later became known as the “Corn Crib Party,” this detachment of 16 courageously defended a wagon train against 125 attacking cavalry, repelling the assault and saving the vital supplies. Due to government oversight, it wasn’t until 1897 that their bravery was formally recognized with the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Read more about these Medal of Honor Recipients and the "Corn Crib Party".
Private, Company H, 2nd Minnesota Infantry 1848-1921
Corporal, Company H, 2nd Minnesota Infantry 1828-1916
Private, Company H, 2nd Minnesota Infantry 1833-1905
Corporal, Company H, 2nd Minnesota Infantry 1842-1913
First Sergeant, Company H, 2nd Minnesota Infantry 1830-1914
Private, Company H, 2nd Minnesota Infantry 1844-1906
Private, Company H, 2nd Minnesota Infantry 1836-1909
Corporal, Company H, 2nd Minnesota Infantry 1828-1918
