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The 21st Illinois Infantry served in the 2nd Brigade under Carlin, 1st Division under Davis, and 20th Army Corps under McCook. Commanded by Colonel John W. S. Alexander, who was killed September 20, and Captain Chester K. Knight, it occupied a position 200 yards in advance at 12:30 p.m. on September 19, 1863, during action from 1 to 4 p.m., and suffered a loss of 238.
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