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John Lincoln Clem (nicknamed Johnny Shiloh; August 13, 1851 – May 13, 1937) was an American general officer who served as a drummer boy in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He gained fame for his bravery on the battlefield, becoming the youngest noncommissioned officer in the history of the United States Army at the age of 12.
Johnny Shiloh is a 1963 television film that originally aired as two episodes of Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color based on the life of John Clem, who was called "Johnny Shiloh". The title song, heard at the beginning of each episode was written by Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman.
John Clem joined the 22nd Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment as a drummer boy at 11 years of age, (Murphy) and became a mounted orderly on the staff of George Henry Thomas. [8] At the Battle of Chickamauga, he defiantly killed a Confederate colonel who ordered his surrender. For this, he was promoted to Sergeant.
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Died: U.S. Army Major General John Clem, 85, nicknamed "Johnny Shiloh" known for having been the youngest noncommissioned officer in U.S. Army history, during the American Civil War at age 12 [94] May 14, 1937 (Friday)
Volume 1: Johnny Clem - This book introduces the narrator, a Civil War drummer boy, and his dog Shadow. It tells the story of one of the many drummer boys in the Civil War who later became a two-star general, John Clem. Volume 2: America's Beginnings - The Spaniards - Danny Drumm narrates the early exploration of the Americas.
John Clem Clarke (June 6, 1937 – June 5, 2021) was an American painter and graphic artist who was active in the SoHo art scene during the 1970s. Early life.
He also starred in Disney's Johnny Shiloh in the title role. These were the only two theatrical films in which Corcoran had the lead roles. Important co-starring roles include the following: Violent Saturday (1954) — Amish son (also with sisters Donna and Noreen) Old Yeller (1957) — younger son Arliss Coates