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Michigan Regiments
Twenty-Sixth Regiment Infantry
On the 11th it recrossed that river, and made a reconnoissance of the enemy's position, losing in the engagement that ensued 3 killed and 15 wounded. On the 12th of May it participated in the memorable charge made by the 2d corps on the enemy's works, which were carried after a fierce hand to hand fight with the bayonet. The 26th was the first regiment to plant its colors on the rebel works. It captured, immediately in rear of the enemy's lines, two brass guns with the gunners.
American Civil War
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