‘Bennitt’s Boys’ Helped Carve A Piece of History
The History of Joliet – Chapter 26 By John Whiteside of The Herald News (used with permission) Submitted by Nancy Vargo BENNITT’s regiment lost about two dozen men. More soldiers died from exposure and illness than combat. By John WHITESIDE of The Herald News Like others who came to Joliet as young men, Fred BENNITT … Read more