Johnny Green of the Orphan Brigade: The Journal of a Confederate Soldier

Johnny Green of the Orphan Brigade: The Journal of a Confederate Soldier
ISBN-10
0813133068
ISBN-13
9780813133065
Category
History
Language
English
Publisher
University Press of Kentucky
Author
Albert Dennis Kirwan

Description

Capt Pete Daniels , 15 than whom no braver soldier ever lived , fell at the head of his Company within a few yards of the ... 13 James W. Hewitt was at this time a lieutenant colonel , having been promoted after the battle of Hartsville ...

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