Lewis McKune

Lewis McKune

Captain Lewis McKune killed in action on July 21, 1861, at the Battle of First Manassas (First Bull Run), was the first officer from the State of Minnesota to make the supreme sacrifice in the Civil War.

He was the commanding officer of Company G, First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment and was killed in action at the Battle of Bull Run.

Learn about his family, life and service with the First Minnesota Infantry Regiment, and death at the Battle of Bull Run.

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Author: Brenda M. Reinhart