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Michigan in the Civil War
SEVENTEENTH REGIMENT INFANTRY
The men fought desperately hand to hand with the enemy, and during the struggle 43 men and 4 officers succeeded
in making their escape.
"The officers and men engaged in this charge conducted themselves in their usual gal-lant'manner, so much so that all parties speak of them with the highest commendation. General Willcox, who commanded the division, is entitled to the very highest praise for his noble conduct and gallant bearing during the whole affair. "
Civil War
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