# The History Stacks: John Deeben, Historian, Archivist and Author of "Well and Eager for the Fray," Volumes 1 & 2

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Published: 2026-02-20T14:00:00+00:00
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John P. Deeben is a historian, government archivist, and genealogist with a passion for Civil War history. Currently a reference archivist and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Early American Records at the National Archives and Records Administration in Washington, DC, Deeben provides research assistance for military records from the Revolutionary War through the early 20th century. A frequent lecturer, Deeben's writings have appeared in national publications that include American A...

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