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The 13th Michigan Infantry, commanded by Colonel Joshua B. Culver and Major Willard G. Eaton in Buell's Brigade, Wood's Division, Crittenden's Corps, occupied a position near Lee and Gordon's Mill on Sept. 18th, 1863. On Sept. 19th at 2:30 p.m., the regiment moved to this position, where it was engaged until dark and performed its most important service. On the 20th, it moved with its brigade to the left, where it was engaged near the right flank of the army until night closed the battle. Of 217 engaged, 14 were killed, 68 wounded, and 25 missing, for a total loss of 107.
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Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia · United States
