The Battle of the Crater took place as a part of the on going Siege of Petersburg.
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The Battle of the Crater took place as a part of the on going Siege of Petersburg.
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Thank you sir for the historical lesson!Quote:
Originally Posted by A. P. Hill
My ancestor, Capt Robert Reece Tomlinson fought at the crater as part of Company H, 26th SC Infantry, Elliott's SC Tramp Brigade (Tramp as in they marched so often, from SC to VA to NC to GA to MS to SC to VA)
He was my 5x Great Grandfather
Captain Robert Reece Tomlinson was my great grandfather. I have a page from his family bible