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American Civil War
TWENTIETH REGIMENT INFANTRY
From commanding officer's report is taken the following: At Knoxville the regiment occupied a position on the most exposed part of the line, and lost heavily in the trenches. Captain W. D. Wiltsie, who fell during the siege, was an officer of great ability, zeal, and courage. "
He was mortally wounded on the 25th of November, and died on the 27th of the same month.
From correspondence Detroit Advertiser and Tribune is taken the following:
Headquarters 20th Michigan Infantry,
Michigan Infantry
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