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Hays' aides followed his lead, as depicted in the 1910 painting above. In one account, Hays tied a reb flag to his horse's tail, as well. Every regiment in his division noted this ride, as Hays was cheered by his men and fired at by angry Secesh. Who missed.
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Angry Staff Officer
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The aide who had commissioned the painting was 19yo Capt. David Shields of Sewickley, PA, who later commissioned the painting. He was wounded in 1864 at the age of 20, around the same time Hays was killed. Shields recovered and returned home, living to the age of 93
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Steve Daly 🇨🇦🇺🇦
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Wonderful story! Can always count on you for details about the CW I hadn’t known. 👍
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