Merritt B. Patten

Merritt B. Patten

Private Merritt B. Patten was killed in action on July 21, 1861, at the Battle of First Manassas (First Bull Run) in the Civil War.

He was a member of Company G, First Minnesota Regiment Volunteer Infantry.

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

Author: Brenda M. Reinhart