The three regiments from Wisconsin had interesting nicknames. The 2nd was known as "The Raggedy A**ed Second. Due to the condition of their uniforms during an inspection. The 6th was known as the "Calicoboys" (that's where he gets it from!). Due to the plethora of calico shirts worn when the regiment showed up at Madison. The 7th was dubbed the "Huckleberries" because of their reputation for finding food when no one elso could.
Calicoboy
Calicoboy