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In the pre-dawn hours of April 2, 1865, the Sixth Maryland Infantry attacked over this ground. A portion of the regiment, led by Major Clifton K. Prentiss, poured over the Confederate works here and suffered numerous casualties in the process, including Major Prentiss. Sergeant John E. Buffington earned the Medal of Honor for his bravery during the attack.
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