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Photographer: Craig Swain
Taken: February 21, 2009
Caption: 7th West Virginia Infantry Marker
Additional Description: Late in the evening of July 2, the 7th West Virginia entered the fighting on East Cemetery Hill as it's parent Brigade (Carroll's) responded to the Confederate breakthrough in the lines. After assisting in the recovery of Ricketts' guns, the West Virginians charged down hill to restore the line. After the charge, the regiment moved into line at this point, remaining here the remainder of the battle.
Submitted: March 18, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
Database Locator Identification Number: p56426
File Size: 1.685 Megabytes

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