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United States Civil War
FIFTH REGIMENT INFANTRY
Crossing the Suffolk rail road on the 21st the regiment moved on the enemy's right and
engaged as skirmishers. The rebels flanking its position it was obliged to retire with some loss. It however advanced later in the day, and retook its position. From the 25th of Juno to the 26th of July the regiment furnished very heavy details for picket and fatigue duty, and during part of this time lay in the trenches. On the 26th it marched in the direction of Bermuda Hundred, crossing the Appomattox the same night, and on the following morning the James river, and on that day was engaged at Deep Bottom.
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