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The 8th Illinois Infantry served in the 1st Brigade under Hare, 1st Division under McClernand, Army of the Tennessee. During the battle on April 6, 1862, the regiment was commanded by Capt. J.M. Ashmore, who was wounded, Capt. W.S. Harvey, who was killed, and Capt. R.H. Sturgess. It held this line from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., when it was forced back to a position behind Duncan Field. In the battle, it lost 1 officer and 29 men killed, 1 officer and 90 men wounded, and 3 men missing, for a total of 124.
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Shiloh, Tennessee · United States
