Thursday, July 7, 2011

RIP - Colonel Strong Vincent

In Memoriam:  Colonel Strong Vincent, of the V Corps, who with quick wits and even quicker thinking, saved Little Round Top, and with it the entire left flank of the Union Army, for the Federals.  For this action, he was rewarded with a mortal wound and a deathbed promotion to Brigadier General.  Three cheers for Colonel Strong Vincent: the Savior of Gettysburg!

Hip Hip Huzzah!

Hip Hip Huzzah!

Hip Hip Huzzah!

RIP - Colonel Strong Vincent
       -Wounded 02 July 1863, Gettysburg
       -Died 07 July 1863

The Union owes you a debt that can never be repaid.  Rest in peace, for your sacrifice was not in vain, the Union was saved.

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