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Sinks and Puppies

2/2/2018

1 Comment

 
A very entertaining account has been added to the "Sinks" page... don't miss it.  Much goes on between the lines.

On a more heartwarming note- check out additions to Kittens, Puppies and Ponies.
1 Comment
Douglas Scheidet
2/25/2018 07:24:28 pm

I was hoping to possibly contact someone from the Petersburg Project. My Great Great Grandfather fought at Pegram's Farm and was nominated for The Medal Of Honor. Any information you might have regarding the battle would be invaluable. Thank you, Doug S.

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