When the war was over, Polerecky settled in Dresden, Maine, where he served in a number of public positions.

19th century

During the American Civil War, Abraham Lincoln approved a request to organize a military company named the "Lincoln Riflemen of Slavonic Origin." This first volunteer unit from Chicago, which included many Slovaks, fought in the Civil War and was eventually incorporated into the 24th Illinois Infantry Regiment.

1.Previous
3.Next