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American Civil War
TWENTIETH REGIMENT INFANTRY
" Our country calls!
We join this league.
And pledge ourselves with earnest zeal— With loyal hearts and lifted hands,
To firmly stand, come woe or weal. "
The 20th was raised in the third congressional district, composed of the counties of Washtenaw, Jackson, Calhoun, Eaton, and Ingham. Its camp was at Jackson, and the commandant appointed to supervise the organization was the Hon. Fidus Livermore of that place.
The recruitment was commenced July 15th, 1862, and the muster into the service of the United States accomplished on the 19th of August following.
Michigan Infantry
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