"The Empty Sleeve" Ira Gardner of the 14th Maine Regiment
The Shenandoah Valley
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This is the story of Ira Gardner of Patten, Maine. Ira fought in the 14th Maine Infantry Regiment until he was injured at the Third Battle of Winchester in the American Civil War. Special thanks to Peter Dalton and Nick Picerno for sharing this amazing story with us.
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