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Sgt Marion Smith

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Sgt Marion Smith

Birth
Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, USA
Death
1 Jul 1862 (aged 20)
Henrico County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA
Memorial ID
22383980 View Source
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He was 1st Serg't Co. K. (Raleigh Rifles) 14th Reg't N. C. Troops; he fell, mortally wounded, while in the front of his command, gallantly charging the routed foe, and his last words to his comrades, as they sadly gathered about him were: "Press on my brave boys, follow up our glorious victory, don't wait for me."

Died on the battlefield of Malvern Hill.

He was 1st Serg't Co. K. (Raleigh Rifles) 14th Reg't N. C. Troops; he fell, mortally wounded, while in the front of his command, gallantly charging the routed foe, and his last words to his comrades, as they sadly gathered about him were: "Press on my brave boys, follow up our glorious victory, don't wait for me."

Died on the battlefield of Malvern Hill.

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  • Created by: Tom Todd
  • Added: 22 Oct 2007
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID: 22383980
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22383980/marion-smith: accessed ), memorial page for Sgt Marion Smith (25 Oct 1841–1 Jul 1862), Find a Grave Memorial ID 22383980, citing Cross Creek Cemetery #01, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by Tom Todd (contributor 46900975).