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it was attacked by the rebel cavalry, and without making much of a fight the lieutenant was falling back. Corporal Ketchum, of Company A, called out ' By G?, the colonel won't like this; come, boys, don't let us disgrace ourselves,' and wheeling round, galloped back towards the rebels. He was followed by four men, who kept up such a fire from their revolving rifles that the enemy was driven back with a loss of six killed and many wounded. " On their return to camp the lieutenant was requested to send in his resignation, and Corporal Ketchum was promoted to sergeant.
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