2018.010.028 [Plaque, Award]

This plaque was presented to Cornelius Cadle III, a Civil War veteran, most likely in celebration of his accomplishments. The plaque, which is made of cast bronze, is 18 3/4 inches in diameter and one inch thick. Cornelius Cadle III grew up in Muscatine, Iowa, and then attended Iowa State College. He enlisted in the 11th Iowa Volunteer Infantry in October 1861 and was promoted to 1st Lieutenant shortly after. In 1864, Cadle distinguished himself at the Battle of Atlanta by volunteering to lead a company of men on a deadly charge through a heavily wooded area to repel a flanking movement by the Confederates. Cadle was promoted several times during the war, and by April 1865 he was a full Major and Assistant Adjutant General. After the war, Cadle became president of the Ohio Society Sons of the American Revolution, commander of the Military Order of the Loyal Legions (OH) and was instrumental in the establishment of the Shiloh Battlefield as a national park. In 1867, he married Lucy Barrus and settled in Cincinnati, Ohio where he died on January 13, 1913. Content can be used with the following standards: SS-U.S. 9-12.23 Iowans Influence U.S. History in a lesson on Cadle's involvement and impact during and after the Civil War. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.