Brian Pohanka
1955–2005 (age 50)
Historian
Biography
Brian Pohanka devoted his career to the study and preservation of Civil War history, bringing scholarly rigor to battlefields and museums while inspiring a wider public appreciation for the lives of those who served.
His depth of knowledge made him a sought-after consultant and advocate for preservation, ensuring that future generations would have a clearer understanding of the nation’s past struggles and triumphs.