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William E. Biederwolf
William E. Biederwolf
NameWilliam E. Biederwolf
Birth/Death Dates1867-1939
Where in IndianaWhite County--Monticello; Cass County--Logansport; Kosciusko County--Winona Lake
When in IndianaMost of his life.
Notable ForIn 1898 President McKinley called for 75, 000 volunteers to help fight in the war with Spain. The 161st Indiana Regiment was formed from companies located across the state. William E. Biederwolf who was minister at the Broadway Presbyterian Church in Logansport, Indiana, volunteered to serve as chaplain. As chaplain he held services in a tent and spent much of his time visiting sick and wounded soldiers in the hospital. He later wrote a history of the Regiment. He returned to Logansport in 1900 and became an evangelist. He wrote several books and was associated with the Winona Lake Bible Conference.
DescriptionBiederwolf is wearing the uniform of a military chaplain in the Spanish American War. A cross is in the center of both epaulettes. His collar bears the initials U.S.V. (United States Volunteer) and the 161st Regiment symbol. His hat is light colored with a moderate sized brim.
SubjectBiederwolf, William E. (William Edward), 1867-1939
Chaplains
Clergy
Evangelists
Military uniforms
Spanish American War, 1898--Regimental histories--United States
United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 161st (1898-1899)
Hats
Soldiers
Item IDE726.I3B51899WM.E.BIEDERWOLF
Source of ImageHistory of the One Hundred and Sixty-first Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry by W. E. Biederwolf (IHS General Collection: E726.I3 B5 1899)
Digital CollectionNotable Hoosiers (DC 010)
Bibliography/NotesInformation taken from: History of the One Hundred and Sixty-first Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry by W. E. Biederwolf; and the website: SwordoftheLord.com
Copyright NoticeDigital image © 2005 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
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