"The Worst Colonel I Ever Saw:" Francis Quinn and the Battle of Shiloh

Colonel Francis Quinn of Niles led the 12th Michigan Infantry into action in the Battle of Shiloh, but his incompetence and quarrelsome personality led to disaster. Michigan Governor Austin Blair dubbed him “The worst colonel I ever saw.” Join us to follow Quinn and his command through one of the war’s bloodiest battles.
Bob Myers is the Senior Advisor for History Programming for the Historical Society of Michigan. Although semi-retired, he oversees the Society’s Michiganders on the Road motorcoach tours and assists with conferences and other programs. He holds a BA in history from Alma College and an MA in history from Western Michigan University. He has authored numerous books, and his articles have appeared in Michigan History Magazine, Chronicle, and Michigan Historical Review. He and his wife Candace live in St. Joseph, Michigan, where they’re starting work on their new old house.