San Diego Civil War Round Table
Author Clay Hoffman will speak on his book Notable Companions of the Military Order of Foreign Wars, which comprises profiles of historic American patriots. His talk will discuss a number of the patriots portrayed in the book who have served in the Civil War and other American wars, including Admiral George Dewey (Capture of New Orleans, Port Hudson); General Joseph C. Breckinridge Sr. (Shiloh, Atlanta Campaign); Admiral Stephen B. Luce (Siege of Charleston); and General Alexander S. Webb (Bull Run, Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg).
Clay is a longtime member of the San Diego Civil War Round Table and has written dozens of articles on historical topics. Also be on hand to congratulate winners of the Dave Tooley Civil War Research Essay Contest.