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U. S. Civil War
NINTH REGIMENT INFANTRY
performed most signal service in checking the rout of a part of the right wing of the Union forces while being driven back by an overwhelming force and under a terrific fire, holding large numbers of them in check at the point of the bayonet, compelling the retreating masses to return to their duty and hold their ground.
Covering this service an extract from a report of Colonel Parkhurst is inserted:
"Before the battle (Stone river) the regiment was detailed by Major General Thomas as his select guard for himself, staff, and headquarters, and for provost duty for the 14th. army corps, and its position was at the headquarters of Major General Thomas.
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