. The soldier of Indiana in the war for the union . ^^^b^^«cC°^. i🇦🇹ep. of the u. ■.i.,i i- HONOR TO WHOM HONOR IS DUE. 565 To the Twenty-First Indiana a high meed of praise isawarded. Honor to whom honor is due. Deprived of theservices of their brave Colonel, who, suffering under woundspreviously received, essayed twice to join his regiment in thefight, but fell from his horse from weakness, with every fieldofficer wounded and borne from the field, their Adjutant, thegallant Latham., killed, seeing their General fall while utteringhis last known words on earth, Indianians, your fie
. The soldier of Indiana in the war for the union . ^^^b^^«cC°^. i🇦🇹ep. of the u. ■.i.,i i- HONOR TO WHOM HONOR IS DUE. 565 To the Twenty-First Indiana a high meed of praise isawarded. Honor to whom honor is due. Deprived of theservices of their brave Colonel, who, suffering under woundspreviously received, essayed twice to join his regiment in thefight, but fell from his horse from weakness, with every fieldofficer wounded and borne from the field, their Adjutant, thegallant Latham., killed, seeing their General fall while utteringhis last known words on earth, Indianians, your field officersare all killed, I will lead you! still this brave corps fought onwithout a thought of defeat. Lieutenant-Colonel Keith waseverywhere, cheering on his men, and directing their move-ments, and even after his very severe wound, he gave themadvice and assistance. Major Hays, while sustaining thecharge of the enemy, wounded early in the action, showedhimself worthy of his regiment. Among those who have honorable mention in GeneralButlers order, occur Captain Ja
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