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Civil War
Seventh Regiment Infantry
One instance deserves mention, not only for the bravery of the soldier, but for the dastardly conduct of the officer concerned. Private William Demming, of Company I, had shot a rebel color-bearer during the assault on the crest of the hill and taken the color from him. While loading his piece with the flag by his side, a colonel rode up to him, and menacing him with his sabre forced the color from him, even threatening to cut him down if he did not give it up. I regret to say that it was impossible to identify the officer alluded to. The act was witnessed by several who stood near. "
American Civil War
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