1st Style Army Civil War Numbered and Named

[Bill Brouillard Jr.]

Just got this home from the SOS this afternoon - research is ongoing but I am pleased with this find. The edge is properly numbered and the rim is engraved with the recipients name (Officer in the Wisconsin National Guard when he received this).

No. 289

Engraved on the Edge - Capt Wm.J. CRONYN WIS NATL GUARD No.289 CO. A. 30th REGT MICH INFTY

Somewhat of an oddity since the 30th Michigan never left the state nor engaged CSA Forces - That unit was tasked with guarding the Canada/Michigan Border.

Gazette (Stevens Point, Wisconsin) > 1918 > February > 27, page 10

Dr. W. J. Cronyn Dead

Prominent Milwaukeean, Husband of Former Stevens Point Lady, Passes away

Dr. William Jerome Cronyn, one of Wisconsin's most distinguished and patriotic citizens and son-in-law of the late Judge and Mrs. G.W. Cate of Stevens Point, died at his home 131 Fourteenth street, Milwaukee, last Wednesday after an illness of three weeks.

The body was brought to Stevens Point Saturday, arriving in the afternoon. It was taken immediately to Forest cemetery, where burial took place. Rev. Arthur H. Lord, rector of St. James Episcopal church of Milwaukee, officiated at the service at the grave. At Milwaukee funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Lord at the Cronyn home Friday afternoon.

Those who accompanied the body to this city, in addition to Rev. Mr. Lord, were the widow, his sister, Mrs. G.M. Dahl, of New York City, and Dr. Cronyn's sister, Miss Mary M. Cronyn of Rochester, N.Y. they returned to Milwaukee the same afternoon.

Dr. Cronyn was a native of the province of Ontario, Canada and was 68 years of age last Nov. 15. When he was but 15 years of age he enlisted in Co. A, 30th Michigan Infantry, for service in the civil war. In 1870 he was graduated from the medical department of Buffalo University and from 1873 to 1876 was assistant surgeon in the United States navy. He took up his residence at Milwaukee in 1893 and for twenty years filled the chair of medical jurisprudence at Marquette University in that city.

Although a Canadian by birth, no native-born American was more proud of his citizenship in the United States than Dr. Cronyn. He took a leading part in patriotic work of all kinds. Last spring, at the Loyalty Day celebration in Stevens Poijnt, he delivered a stirring address at the court house square. He was a commanding figure in any gathering.

Commenting on his death, the Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin said, in part:

"He was a member of E.B. Wolcott post, and was assistant surgeon of the Wisconsin National guard, with the rank of captain, until he reached retiring age. As a member of Gov. McGovern's staff he continued in the service of the guard beyond the age limit.

"Dr. Cronyn was a thirty-second degree Mason. At the time of his death he was a member of the Council of the Boy Scouts of America, and next to his love for the flag came his enthusiasm and belief in that movement. He was also president of Wisconsin Loyalty League chapter in the Fourth and Second wards."

The following tribute to Dr. Cronyn was paid by W. H. Richardson, a leading Milwaukee citizen and friend of Dr. Cronyn for twenty years:

"No man of the city or state will be missed more in military and patriotic circles than he. Successful as a physician and surgeon, he was most widely known as an officer of our national guard. For many years he was surgeon of the Light Horse squadron. He was a fine horseman and a commanding figure in all of the evolutions of his troop. Only two months ago he was marshal of the day in the parades for the Liberty --an and farewell to our selectmen when they left for the front.

"He was active in promoting the Wisconsin Loyalty legion and his last appearance at the Grand Army post a few weeks ago was to ask the use of Memorial hall for that organization. He was ever ready with tongue and pen to speak and work for his country. In his death a loyal patriot has passed to his reward. We shall all miss him."

Dr. Cronyn's wife was Miss Carrie Cate. His sister, Miss Mary M. Crony of Rochester, N.Y., is the only other near relative surviving.

Dr. Cronyn occasionally visited in Stevens Point and had a close, though limited, personal acquaintance here. The following local friends served as pall bearers at the funeral Saturday: B. B. Park, George R. Nelson, R. A. Cook, W.W. Mitchell, G. L. Park and Alex Krembs.

[Sal]

Bill

Thats just beautiful a very nice find!