While passing through Baltimore on April 19,1861, the 6th Massachusetts was attacked by a pro-secession mob and became the first volunteer troops to suffer casualties in the war.
While passing through Baltimore on April 19,1861, the 6th Massachusetts was attacked by a pro-secession mob. While passing through Baltimore on April 19,1861, the 6th Massachusetts became the first volunteer troops. This was to suffer casualties in the war.