Florence (CDP), Wisconsin
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Florence is a census-designated place in and the county seat of Florence County, Wisconsin, United States. Florence is located in northern Florence County, in the town of Florence. Florence has a post
Looking west at downtown Florence
Florence County Courthouse and Jail
Welcome sign
WIS 70 / WIS 101 termini
Charles W. Whittlesey
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Charles White Whittlesey was a United States Army Medal of Honor recipient who led the Lost Battalion in the Meuse–Argonne offensive during World War I. He committed suicide by drowning when he jumped
Florence (CDP), Wisconsin
…Kenneth L. Greenquist, member of the Wisconsin State Senate, was born in Florence. Charles White Whittlesey, Medal of Honor recipient in World War I, was born in Florence. List of census-designated places in Wisconsin…
Whittlesey in uniform, 1918
Whittlesey at Williams College
Maj. Whittlesey (right) talking to Maj. Kenny, commanding the 3rd Battalion, 307th Infantry after the battle. Kenny's battalion took part in "Lost Battalion" relief attempts.
Major General Clarence R. Edwards pinning the Medal of Honor on Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Whittlesey on Boston Common (December 24, 1918)