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Jan 12, 2024 · Early Life. John Lincoln Clem (christened John Joseph Klem) was born on August 13, 1851, at Newark Ohio. He was the son of Roman and Magdalene Klem. Clem spent his youth working on the family farm and attending school in Newark. Tragedy struck Clem’s life at age nine when a train killed his mother while she crossed railroad tracks.
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Aug 23, 2023 · John Lincoln "Johnny" Clem (1851-1937) gained fame at age 12 for his battlefield courage. Today he remains one of the Civil War's most enduring figures after...
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John Clem. John Lincoln Clem (nicknamed Johnny Shiloh; August 13, 1851 – May 13, 1937) was an American general officer who served as a drummer boy in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He gained fame for his bravery on the battlefield, becoming the youngest noncommissioned officer in the history of the United States Army.
Sep 2, 2023 · The True Story Of John Clem, The 12-Year-Old Boy Who Became A Civil War Officer. When a Confederate colonel called John Clem a "damned little Yankee devil" and demanded his surrender at the Battle of Chickamauga, John shot him — and became the youngest noncommissioned officer in U.S. Army history. George G. Rockwood/Wikimedia Commons John ...
Join us in a remarkable journey back in time as we unfold the incredible story of John Lincoln Clem, known as "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh." At just 10 years o...
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Mar 17, 2022 · John Clem was born in Newark, Ohio, in August 1951. He was orphaned at a young age, after his mother died in a train accident. Heeding the call of President Abraham Lincoln, Clem attempted to join the 3rd Ohio Infantry as a drummer boy. He was rejected due to his young age and small stature.
