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Old 12-03-2008, 07:48 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by qwerty1500 View Post
The thread title grabbed my attention. I've been interested in Gettysburg for many years and have been to the battlefield three times. A few years ago, I learned that I was named after my great-grandfathers brother who was in the 14th Tennessee Volunteer Infantry Regiment. From what I've read his regement was involved in Pickett's Charge and claim to have made it to the Stone Wall.

Someday, I would love walk the field from Seminary Ridge to Cemetery Ridge on a hot July 3rd


Its a pretty amazing walk. Used to do it on a daily basis after my tours.
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