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October 6, 1862 - Solomon Meredith, USA, is appointed Brig. Gen.
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'Long Sol': The Pugnacious 6-foot-7 Solomon Meredith Cast a Long Shadow Over the Iron Brigade
Solomon Meredith entered the war as the 19th Indiana’s Colonel. A quick favorite, he was dubbed “Long Sol” and stories were told of his rustic mannerisms.
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