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American flags followed into several battles, including Gettysburg and Petersburg, by the 12th West Virginia Regiment during the Civil War. Each flag has 35 stars, the 35th star is for the new state of West Virginia.

1. Two Battle Scarred Flags of Twelfth West Virginia Regiment

Commander of the 12th West Virginia Infantry Regiment, Army of the Potomac. Curtis was brevetted Brigadier General in recognition of his part in the attack on Fort Gregg of the Petersburg siege line, April 2, 1965.

2. Colonel William B. Curtis, Twelfth West Virginia Regiment