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American Civil War
TWENTIETH REGIMENT INFANTRY
The commanding officer's report says:
On the 16th November our army commenced moving back on Knoxville, and the 20th, 2d and 17th Michigan regiments were constituted rear guard to the army, a post of great honor and responsibility, as the enemy were pressing us very heavily. When we reached Turkey Creek, McLaw's rebel division attacked us with great vigor, and we became heavily engaged. Among the first who fell was Lieutenant Colonel W. Huntington Smith, who had commanded the regiment several months. He was a brave and efficient officer, and his loss is deeply felt by the regiment.
Michigan Infantry
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