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United States Civil War
FIFTH REGIMENT INFANTRY
"I cannot forbear mentioning the cheerfulness with which the men bore themselves, making as they did, long and rapid marches beneath a burning sun, at times drenched by the rain, and the steadiness and determination with which they came into action, driving the enemy from his position in fine style.
" The officers of the regiment behaved with their accustomed coolness and courage, and I deem it but just to mention the names of Captains Gilluly and Mathews, the latter was wounded while leading his company, Lieutenant Shook, Ladue, Edgerly, Pomerdy, and Johnson, -the latter killed in the heat of action, who were everywhere cheering on the men; also. Adjutant John W. O'Callaghan, for his bravery in action, and the timely and valuable aid rendered me in bringing the regiment off the field.
Civil War
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