On August 6, 1862, a shy young man from Belvidere, Illinois, signed up to fight for the North in the Civil War. His name was Albert Cashier.

On August 6, 1862, a shy young man from Belvidere, Illinois, signed up to fight for the North in the Civil War. His name was Albert Cashier.

Special thanks to Linda Paul who allowed us to use excerpts from her documentary " Jennie's Secret ", which she produced for NPR and Transom.



