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Battle of Fort Donelson

Battle of Fort Donelson 16 February 1862
Battle of Fort Donelson - 16 February 1862
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The 18th Infantry Regiment completed its organization at Camp Trousdale, Tennessee, in June, 1861, and in July had 883 men present for duty. Company D was formed with citizens of Cannon County.  The unit moved to Bowling Green, Kentucky, then  Fort Donelson where it was captured in February, 1862. The regiment reported 52 casualties of the 685 at Fort Donelson.

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