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Civil War
Third Regiment Infantry
Crossing the Rappahannock on the 13th of December, it was under fire three days at the first battle of Fredericksburg, sustaining a loss of nine in wounded.
From a report of Major M. B. Houghton, commanding regiment:
I have the honor to report the following as the part taken by the 3d regiment Michigan Volunteers in the battle of Fredericksburg, December 13th, 1862:
"In accordance with brigade order, this regiment broke camp December 11th, at 6 o'clook A. M., and occupied the position assigned it in the brigade. After crossing the
river December 13th, the regiment marched nearly one mile down the river, and was ordered to halt and lie down.
American Civil War
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