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Pennsylvanians, who quickly went into line, with little to no doubt in their mind that the hardened veterans of the Iron Brigade would not hesitate to shoot them, the 6th was ordered to march behind the 167th at bayonet point, with orders to shoot anyone who fell out of line.
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518:(March 10, 1863 – June 25, 1864) began the war as captain of Co. E. He was later promoted to brigadier general and commanded the Iron Brigade. After the war he became a
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To My Best Girl - Courage, Honor and Love in the Civil War: The
Inspiring Life Stories of Rufus Dawes and Mary Gates.
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