He saw his first significant fighting in the Battle of Mill Springs.
This practice also occurred around the Battle of Mill Springs.
He found a strong defensive position at Mill Springs and made it his winter quarters.
There have also been re-enactments of the Battle of Mill Springs.
Many battlefield cemeteries in the region had their remains transferred to Mill Springs.
Mill Springs was the larger of the two Union Kentucky victories in January 1862.
Kentucky was the site of fierce battles, such as Mill Springs and Perryville.
McCook had recently been promoted for gallantry at Mill Springs.
Mill Spring has a post office with ZIP code 28756.
Fry led his regiment into action at the Battle of Mill Springs on January 19, 1862.