Lieutenant Willam Henry Pohlman, 59th N.Y., " Not While I Have My Sword Arm Left " July 2, 1863

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Snip from one of several Sneden Gettysburg maps, no idea if the 59th New York's position is included but cannot be very far out of frame. So many regiments, so many stories. Easy enough to miss them. ( edited now to include the position of the 59th, thanks very much Ernie Mac )

Lieutenant Polman's death of wounds received July 2nd, 1863 wasn't singular or even notable. Nurses reported empty beds or unfamiliar faces on pillows where an hour previously they'd dressed wounds for another soldier. His story was probably much the same ' gallant ' death as more men than we can fathom.

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From William's obituary. " Speak his name...
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This regiment was formed in August 1861, the recruits being from their state's northern counties. As part of the ANV, we fought in various well-known battles. To name just a few: Seven Pines, where our division commander publically complimented us for conspicuous gallantry; South Mountain, where we held a very important position and inflicted heavy loss upon the enemy, thus keeping back the Yankees for several hours; Sharpsburg, where our colonel was killed and our lieutenant colonel first wounded and then captured, resulting in our major, despite his wound from South Mountain, taking command. We hardly saw any action at Fredericksburg, but we took part in Jackson's famous flank march –...
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John Buford Jr.​
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Born: March 4, 1826
Birthplace: Woodford County, Kentucky
Father: Colonel John Buford Sr. 1778 – 1847
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Pattie McDowell Duke Buford 1857 – 1863​
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