On this Date in Minnesota history: July 3

July 3, 1863 – “Marshall Sherman's name goes down in the annals 1st Minnesota of [Company C] history as the man who captured the battle flag of the 28th Virginia Infantry at the battle of Gettysburg on July 3, 1863, during what became known as Pickett's Charge. For his gallantry during the battle [Sherman] was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor” on December 1, 1864. He is buried in Oakland Cemetery, St. Paul, Minn."

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Marshall Sherman
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The battle flag of the 28th Virginia Infantry captured by Marshall Sherman
currently held by the Minnesota History Center

Photo taken by Pamela J. Erickson. Released into the public domain Feb. 28, 2014,
as long as acknowledgement included.