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Photographer: Brian Scott
Taken: September 19, 2015
Caption: "Back Boys, For God's Sake Move Back;" Marker
Additional Description: In their first battle, the men of the 125th were on the left flank of the Union advance into the West Woods, where they took the brunt of the Confederate attack. Color bearer Sgt. George Simpson was killed instantly. The flag was saved and was brought back forty-two years later for the dedication of the regiment's monument behind the Dunker Church. For the veterans, seeing the flag again revived in them the "recollections and emotions of that exciting and strenuous day."
Submitted: October 16, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
Database Locator Identification Number: p333841
File Size: 0.074 Megabytes

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