Vol. VII, Episode 15

Sit with Historian Andrew Roscoe as he brings a drum out of the vault of drummer boy Willie Young of the 24th Michigan.

Drummer Boy Willie Young, 24th Michigan

Willie Young of G Co., 24th Michigan, served with the regiment from early 1862 until being mustered out in June 1865.
We are proud to display his drum out of the vaults of the Detroit Historical Society.

Special Thank You!

CWDD would like to give a special thanks to the Detroit Historical Society for allowing us access to their collection and helping to make this episode possible and also to Historic Fort Wayne Coalition for their collaboration.
Detroit Historical Society
Historic Fort Wayne Coalition