John Lincoln Clem - Johnny Shiloh Artwork

Kids In History

We are a history podcast for kids and about kids. Each episode my son and I will tell an inspirational story about a kid in history who has done something amazing. Our goal is to not only introduce kids to history but to inspire kids to challenge themselves to be great and dream big.

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John Lincoln Clem - Johnny Shiloh

August 31, 2021 • Daniel Lindstedt, Bryce Lindstedt • Season 1 • Episode 2

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Johnny was only 10 years old when join to fight for the Union during the Civil War. He is the youngest soldier ever to become a noncommissioned officer in the U.S. Army, and became known as the “Drummer Boy of Chickamauga.”

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References:

https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/john-clem

https://www.civilwarrailroadtunnel.com/2020/05/22/john-lincoln-clem-child-soldier/

https://www.americanhistorycentral.com/entries/john-lincoln-clem-facts/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/kidspost/drummer-boys-played-important-roles-in-the-civil-war-and-some-became-soldiers/2012/01/31/gIQA3cKzRR_story.html

Song: The Drummer Boy of Shiloh; Artist Douglas Jimerson

MARCHING TO THE DRUMS: A HISTORY OF MILITARY DRUMS AND DRUMMERS

Author(s) : NORRIS John

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