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First Infantry Civil War
First Michigan Infantry
Men never behaved more gallantly than did the soldiers of the 1st Michigan in this battle, and it would be impossible to mention each case of individual gallantry and bravery when all did so well, but I would mention the name of First Sergeant Joseph F. Bird, of Company A, who particularly attracted my attention by his coolness, bravery, and admirable control of his men and thoughtfulness as to his duties. Among the officers I can make no separate mention, where all excelled their former reputation, and won for themselves new and lasting honors. Our losses are one commissioned officer killed and six wounded; four enlisted men killed, twenty-five wounded, and eight
missing.
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