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American Civil War
SIXTEENTH REGIMENT INFANTRY
"Major Partridge, 16th Michigan, but commanding the 83d Pennsylvania, had an exceedingly narrow escape. He was hit on the chin by a minie ball, which struck the neck, just glancing the jugular vein, and then entering the shoulder and passing out at the back.
" There is deep and universal regret at the loss of Colonel Welch. A more popular and vigilant officer was not in the division. Not twenty-seven years of age, a most promising career in the future seemed opening before him. He came out as major of the regiment. Impulsive, patriotic, and fearless, he was brave to rashness, and this was his great and only fault.
Michigan in the Civil War
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