Bowery Boys

The gang to which Charley belongs is called the Bowery Boys.

The Dead Rabbits

The gang that is a rival to the Bowery Boys is called The Dead Rabbits.

New York City

Charley and his sister, Noreen, live in New York City.

Chrystie Street

Noreen and Charley live on Chrystie Street.

140th New York Veterans Volunteers

The name of the regiment to which Johnny belonged and that Charley joins is the 140th New York Veterans Volunteers.

Gettysburg

Johnny is killed at Gettysburg.

The Wilderness

The Wilderness is a thickly wooded area where Charley is involved in a battle.

Sanders Field

Charley first sees Confederate soldiers at Sanders Field.

Malindy

Malindy is the name of the goose that serves as a "watchdog" for Granny Bent.

Canaan

Canaan is the mule Granny Bent owns.

Hearn Hollow

Hearn Hollow is the small town near Granny Bent's house.