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First Sharp Shooters
It was also engaged at Ream's Station on the 25th, and was there employed in the erection of works until the 28th of September.
On the 30th of September it participated in the battle of Poplar Spring Church, with a loss of two enlisted men killed and Colonel DeLand, Captain Bellair and 16 men wounded, all of whom were left on the field and fell into the hands of the enemy. DeLand being wounded and a prisoner, Captain Geo. H. Murdoch, of Company I, succeeded to the command, retaining it until December 16th following.
Michigan Sharpshooters
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