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Michigan in the Civil War
SEVENTEENTH REGIMENT INFANTRY
It continued to retreat on the 16th, with its corps, its brigade moving in the rear of the army, and the regiment acting as the rear guard. While crossing Turkey Creek, near Campbell's Station, the enemy attacked in force, and a severe engagement ensued. In this action the loss of the regiment was 7 killed, 19 wounded, and 10 missing.
From a report of Captain F. W. Swift:
"On the 16th we marched for Knoxville. Our regiment being detached as rear guard was attacked by the enemy's advance guard about 9: 30 A. M., near Campbell's Station, and after severe fighting through the day we retired during the night to Knoxville. Lieutenant Alonzo P. Stevens was mortally wounded. "
Civil War
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