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| | The First West Virginia Infantry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) |
 | | In July, 1862, the regiment was assigned to the 4th Brigade of Rickett's Division, of McDowell's Corps, of the Army of Virginia. |
 | | In the months of August, September and October, it formed part of the Army of West Virginia, in General Sheridan's army, and was actively engaged at Cedar Creek, August 12th, 1864, at Berryville, September 3d, at Charlestown, August ----, and at Halltown, August 26th. |
 | | At the latter place, Col. Thoburn of the 1st W. Va. commanding the 1st Division, Army of West Virginia, was mortally wounded; an accomplished and talented gentleman, a brave and chivalrous soldier, a skillful and efficient officer: possessing those qualities in a high degree which fitted him for an exalted station. |
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