On This Date in Minnesota History: June 29

June 29, 1862 – During the Civil War Battle of Savage Station, the First Regiment Minnesota Volunteer Infantry “defended the Union left flank, almost as an independent unit, and didn’t leave the field until 10:00 p.m. George Burgess, Color Sergeant, [was] killed.”
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Color Sergeant George Burgess

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