“On, Wisconsin,” the fight song of the University of Wisconsin, was written back in 1909 by William T. Purdy and Carl Beck. Soon, a modified version was adopted by the state of Wisconsin as their official song due to the special historical significance of the title. “On, Wisconsin” was the epic Civil War battle cry of Lieutenant General Arthur MacArthur, Jr. as he led his regiment in the Battle of Chattanooga at Missionary Ridge. MacArthur was awarded the Medal of Honor, and his phrase now unites Badgers across the nation. “On, Wisconsin! On, Wisconsin! Fight on for her fame…”