Discovering an Unknown Burial Site at Antietam 

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57,740 days after this event and Dennis brings you there in an instant.

Dennis, that is the most powerful story I’ve ever heard about a Civil War battlefield, and I’ve been on many of the Eastern battlefields....

My paternal great grandmother had a older brother that served with the 6th Wisconsin Volunteers at Antietam. He survived the battle but was severly wounded at Gettysburg the following year. In 1998, I was able to take my wife and two teenage sons and retrace his footsteps from Antietam to Gettysburg. Both battlefields are hallowed ground.

Fantastic. In this age so close to conflict in our time, we’ve completely forgotten the sacrifices made by so many to secure the freedoms we now have. Those lost will never be forgotten. At least not by me.

Chuck here on my wife's account. I have never been more moved by a story of the Civil War as I was by this one. Thank you for bringing the events forward to the place where they belong in our memories. So well told.

I dont know how it took me a year to see this, but wow what a powerful account

What an incredible story. The hand of history and humility reaching out simultaneously and gripping our humanity.

I can only imagine. I can see you the pain you felt for that soldier. Very moving and telling.

This man is a fantastic storyteller! His delivery made it so much more intense and emotional.

My great great grandfather, COL (later General) David Miller Lang, fought in this battle and received his first wound of the war there. His second was at Fredericksburg. He eventually commanded the Florida contingent of the Confederate Army in the eastern theater leading both of their portion of Pickett’s charges at Gettysburg (Anderson’s Brigade). He fought in the Wilderness and at Petersburg. Eventually he signed the Armistice (the surrender actually) at Appomattox Court House on behalf of the State of Florida. It is amazing to me that he or most anyone else survived the carnage. The history of this war must be taught to all of our citizens, and done so accurately, so that each of us may better understand why this country is as great as it is. Why we must all take our citizenship more seriously. Why our way of life is so important to all freedom loving people wherever they may live.

Fantastic piece by Dennis. I’m an ACW buff born & living in Ireland. It might seem strange to say but I feel a connection with the Irishmen who fought in the conflict. This is a powerful and quite emotional piece

Struck that many times simultaneously would lead me to believe that the soldier might have been the color bearer or a member of the color guard. It was common practice to aim at them in an effort to disrupt the regiment's morale and alignment.

Dennis thank you for preserving history! Man what a powerful moment.

I was just at Antietam yesterday for the first time in probably thirty years and now watching various videos about it, this one moved me the most, thank you for sharing.

God Bless those dear young men who died so tragically..heartbreaking...the stories you told just touched by soul..

Can I just say I wish there was more of Dennis he makes everything feel like I can picture what was happening very well, the animated maps help, But the way he explains things is awesome. Ive been watching any video you guys have with him. This video got dark, the way he respects history is something to be respected. Hope he comes back for more in the future. If not please pass along my thanks. And again thank you guys!

I had family who fought at antietam 2 of them lived in my native state of Texas and joined the army when the war started but both sadly fought against each other one served with the Texas brigade the other in the iron brigade and the 2 nearly killed each other in Miller's cornfield and I know the 2 hugged each other but sadly the 2 would not survive the war both were killed at Gettysburg. I'll never forget the 2 of them.

This is downright stunning! So beautifully spoken and such an incredible, powerful moment to retell! Thank you for this!! I’m a recovering archeologist (if ya know the fieldwork lol) and it is so fascinating to learn about the recovery/discovery/preservation done at these hallowed grounds, I’m finding it’s truly as interesting as the battles themselves. After my partner and I’s 4th trip to Gettysburg, I’ve devoured your RU-vid channel content, purchased several books on the Civil War, and have asked for a Battlefield Trust membership for Christmas. I love this!!

I worked on the Antietam National Battlefield for the Youth Conservation Corps in 1984. It was the best experience I could have had!

I can't put my thoughts about this segment into words...unbelievably sobering and fascinating. Thank you for making and posting!

Dennis - you made this story so powerful. Thanks for that.

Incredible story, and very moving. I cannot recall ever being impacted quite the same way by any other civil war historical reference footage that I've ever watched. Thank you Dennis Frye.

This brings to mind what those who investigate the remains of the VN MIA remains must feel. Bless them for their efforts.

My dad and I attended their funeral in the National Cemetery. A very moving day!

This guy is an excellent story teller.

Wow. As you were talking I felt your sadness. I can't imagine finding the bullets that killed that person and picking it up. Excellent story.

Rest In Peace soldier.

This is amazing! Thank you Dennis for conveying so well the powerful emotions of that moment. I always enjoy your spots on this and Garry's pages because of your deeply felt connection to the places you go to present. You had me in tears with this one!

Thank you for telling that amazingly sad story. But even tho we don't know his name I am sure he's at least glad to be remembered

it is nice to see the sensitivity you have for the soldiers

Not just informational but emotional, too...rare, but very much appreciated, thing to see. Thank you.

I recently visited Antietam for the first time about three weeks ago. incredible place. Thanks that was a fascinating story

Chills. Just walked the battlefield there two weeks ago.

As an Irishman myself I know all about the Irish Brigade. A distant relation of mine was Private (later promoted to Sergeant) Thomas O'Neill, 7th Cavalry, who had a narrow escape in the Battle of the Little Big Horn. When JFK came to Ireland a few months before he was assassinated in Dallas, he brought the flag of the fighting 69th New York, who made up a major part of the Irish Brigade. Its on display in our Houses of Parliament in Leinster House (its worth a heck of a lot more than our politicians who frequent there!)

Thank you for posting this and the respectful description of the discovery.

I got goosebumps, very chilling. Thank you

Amazing!!! My two ancestors came from Scotland in the 1850’s and fought with the 28th Pennsylvania, Tyndale’s Brigade, Greene’s Division, 12th Corps in the Cornfield.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Thank you Dennis for this report. Thank God that someone with not your sence of History and life had just grabbed it out stay safe and keep up the great work see ya I had a shiver go down my spine as you told aout it

Dennis is my hero.

thank you for your passion and dedication dennis

Absolutely riveting. Thanks so much.

Powerful story. Thanks for sharing it Dennis.

AWESOME video !!!! Thank you for all that y'all do !!!

Incredible story, well told . I’ve visited that battlefield many Times since the sixties.

Thank you for all of your hard work.

What an amazing story, thanks for sharing it with us

Crazy. This is as close to history as you could get, just simply amazing and sad at the same time.

Excellent detailed presentation Dennis..... told with compassion......well done....!!

Absolutely amazing!

Awesome video Dennis. Great video and such compassion!

Dennis ..... I’m dumbstruck I was compelled to hang on your every word Wow

Thank you for this. I Appreciate you

Very moving story ty for sharing and the feeling you had that day …im sure his spirit was guiding you ….

Thank u, thank u so much for ur expertise & enlightenment!

I appreciate your passion for this story and great telling.

Wow. Thanks for sharing.

Dennis, you seem like a great person and a gifted storyteller.

Excellent story tellig , thank you

Great stuff, Dennis!

Thank God I found this channel. Keep up the good work lads.

And that Lad smiles upon you from his place in heaven, Dennis. Good on you Sir.

Very well told with the utmost respect.

My great grandfather ×3 served and was wounded at Sharpsburg with the 27th North Carolina, also saw action in the Seven Days Battles earlier. Survived the war and passed from complications in 1880, i live within walking distance of the families former property in Fayetteville NC where his and my mothers childhood homes once stood, I've always been fascinated with the Civil War because of my families history and the local CW history as well. Great program!

Really enjoyed this, From Dublin,Ireland

I often wonder how many soldiers are still out there waiting to be fond. Thankfully a few less now. RIP

Well done, Dennis. Respect.

I loved this thank you I liked and subscribed

That was the most amazing story I ever heard. As people living in 2021 we forget how close the Civil War .

Amazing orator, loved listening to him!

I will show this one to my students. Thank you for telling this and sharing this story.

OMG. THIS TOTALLY GOT TO ME. PUT A FEELING IN MY BODY, I'm sitting here on my back porch, and looking in my back yard, I can see it all, I can feel their pain., I can feel their fear of Are They Going To Live or die. And It Just Breaks My Heart. God Bless All Who Died That Day. And God Bless You. And doing what you felt that day, removing those 3 Bullets, They were so Thankful of you. This story was just so Beautiful But Sad. Thank you for doing this.

Very moving story. When Dennis choked up, I did too.

Incredible.

Yes, finding the kill object with the remains would be a bit chilling. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Antietam in 2017, even though it was an eerie feeling I had there. Thanks for posting this video. It sure hits home.

Thank you sir

My 3x Great Grandfather William Reed fought,and survived Antietam,and Gettysburg.

Great video. I understand the trauma.

That was heavy, man. God Bless.

God bless you. Very powerful.

😔🙏🏻😢 He was some mother’s child, who never got to go home , and she never saw her baby again. I’m an old girl now with two boys, I said a prayer for him🙏🏻😔

Really makes one wonder how many other unknown burial sites are just waiting to be found, let alone in small insignificant battle fields.

Amazing story

Quite possible that Yankee Irishman was killed by a Rebel Irishman.

Wow. No words but wow.

Incredible

Wow. Remarkable.

This guy is great!

My great grandfather fought at Antietam. He was all of 17.

Great story mate, somewhat chilling to hear. I'm not from the States, BUT I have been watching A LOT of info about the Civil War and it is a very interesting period of time. It must get the hair on the back of your neck up whenever you reflect at one of the battlefields, must be almost unimaginable to think of what brothers did to one another not all that long ago. Love the vids out by your crew and also GettysburgNPS, especially Matt Atkinson. I look forward to watching more, and learning more about this volatile and Natioon shaping period in time. One day I hope to walk some of the battlefieds myself. Gav

The reverence you paid to that soldier was very telling, and I can tell by how you tell the story, how deeply it still impacts you! Our TRUE history must be preserved, and never forgotten!

Phew, that was emotional.

👏👏outstanding 👏👏

Well done. Please teach your craft to the next generation.

How beautiful and peaceful it looks.. How hellish it must have been...

It has always been a dream of mine to visit the civil engineering war battlefields and museums, but I have very fragile health now that I will never be able to do it. I guess if there was an adult Make-A-Wish, that would be mine. I just fit all so fascinating, all the personal stories, paranormal, etc.

What a powerful story. Should be told in schools

Wow, powerful stuff!😣

I remembered this story in the local newspaper. I clipped it out and saved it. I still have the article. It’s In my Edward J. Stackpole book. The book is called from “Cedar Mountain to Antietam”.

Were the results of this excavation ever published? I would love to read it!