![]() One of the regiments that was sent in by company in piecemeal fashion was the 7th USCI, a unit that was raised in Maryland. ![]() ![]() Birney, led the brigade that sent African American soldiers to attack Fort Gilmer after two previous waves were repulsed. William Birney, son of abolitionist and Kentucky native James G. Stiffer resistance and uncoordinated attacks stalled the Union army when they encountered Fort Gilmer. Success followed success when Fort Harrison was captured by Brig. Once the Confederate defenses at New Market Heights were breached, the Union troops moved on north up the Rebel line of fortifications. The attacks on Fort Gilmer (named for Confederate engineer Jeremy Gilmer) on September 29, 1864, resulted in part due to successful actions earlier in the day at the Battle of New Market Heights by regiments of the United States Colored Troops, as well as a flanking movement by Gen. Grant's Fifth Offensive during the Petersburg Campaign), it is likely that you've come across an account of one Corporal Dick. ![]() If you've read Richmond Redeemed: The Siege at Petersburg by Richard J. ![]()
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