A Shower of Stars: The Medal of Honor and the 27th MaineG.K. Hall, 1999 - 381 pages |
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... once described to Dr. Roy F. Nichols , a truly distinguished historical writer . Dr. Nichols , whether out of politeness or some similar experi- ence , said that it was probably as good a method as any . However , it does make for a ...
... once described to Dr. Roy F. Nichols , a truly distinguished historical writer . Dr. Nichols , whether out of politeness or some similar experi- ence , said that it was probably as good a method as any . However , it does make for a ...
Page 46
... once said that when his funeral was held , " If anyone has a red dress or hat , wear it . " He loved the color red red roses and carnations , the red candied cherries he gave to children , the flash of a distant flag against the summer ...
... once said that when his funeral was held , " If anyone has a red dress or hat , wear it . " He loved the color red red roses and carnations , the red candied cherries he gave to children , the flash of a distant flag against the summer ...
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... has not descended to us , presumably because he never did anything spectacular . ) Once he had quietly disposed of the matter and stored the undistributed medals , Wentworth had nothing further to say to the Government , as 154.
... has not descended to us , presumably because he never did anything spectacular . ) Once he had quietly disposed of the matter and stored the undistributed medals , Wentworth had nothing further to say to the Government , as 154.
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