A Galvanized Yankee

Miller is buried in Hollene Cemetery

Jordan A. Miller, who's final resting place is pictured above, was in the 6th U.S. Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. The 6th consisted of men recruited from Union prison camps. According to the National Park Service Soldiers and Sailors System (CWSS), Jordan started the war a Confederate in the 52nd Regiment, Georgia Infantry, was captured and sent to Camp Douglas prison where he was enrolled into the 6th USVI.
Now before you go judging Jordan, remember that Civil War prisons were terrible places, especially after the exchange was discontinued in 1864. The death rate at Camp Douglas is estimated to have been between 17-25% percent. Also keep in mind that these men were recruited under the promise that they would be stationed on the western frontier and not to fight their former comrades. I think it would have been interesting to have met Mr. Miller, one of a select few who was an authority on both sides of the war.