Out Of The Storm: A Legacy

Out of the Storm presents the stories of men of color who performed feats of valor and heroism during the Civil War. Several were awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, others received no medals or special citations, however their exploits were exemplary, displaying extraordinary courage and bravery. Also included is the story of Capt. Andre Cailloux (1st Louisiana Native Guard), one of the first black Union officers killed in the Civil War. This book contains actual Civil War battlefield reports (record excerpts) submitted by Army field commanders and Naval officers. Family and background genealogical information is also furnished where available.

• | Author: Anthony B. Cochran
• | Publisher: Outskirts Press
• | Publication Date: Oct 26, 2018
• | Number of Pages: 287 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1977200397
• | ISBN-13: 9781977200396