Milwaukee Sentinel
13 and 17 June 1943

James Honan, a native of Ireland, was born July 25, 1842. He went to Albert Lea, MN, with his parents in 1845. He was 18 when he enlisted with a brother in the 5th Minnesota Infantry Regiment. His brother, Pat, lost an arm in service.

In his service of 3 years and 9 months, he fought in 34 engagements in addition to five Indian campaigns in Minnesota. Honan was with Sherman in his march to the sea. At one time, he was a scout behind rebel lines.

Honan died on June 15, 1943, at the home of a son in Wisconsin Rapids, after a month's illness. His death reduced the ranks of the Wisconsin Department of the Grand Army of the Republic to 16.

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Milwaukee Sentinel, 13 and 17 June 1943

Researched and submitted by PCinC Steve Michaels

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