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First Infantry Civil War
First Michigan Infantry
Subsequently, in command of Colonel Roberts, it proceeded to the Peninsula and entered on the campaign, serving in the 1st brigade, 1st division, 5th corps, under McClellan. It was engaged at Mechanicsville, June 26th; at Gaines's Mills, June 17th; at Peach Orchard, June 29th, and at Savage Station on the same day. At Turkey Bend, and White Oak Swamp, June 30th, and on July 1st at Malvern Hill.
The part taken by the regiment in these battles was, unfortunately, not reported, although it is known to have been actively engaged, and to have served with efficiency and gallantry. Its losses were 35 killed and died of wounds, and 97 missing in action, including Captain 0. C. Comstock, who was killed at Gaines's Mills.
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