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Joseph
Shelby
Fought For:
Confederacy
Born:
December 12, 1830 Died:
February 13, 1897
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Notable Joseph Shelby Quotes
Interesting Joseph Shelby Facts
After Robert E. Lee's surrender, Joeseph
Shelby and about 1,000 of his troops refused to quit and headed
to Mexico. In order to prevent his flag from falling into the
hands of the Federals, he sank the flag in the Rio Grande River
near present-day Eagle Pass, Texas. His actions have earned he
and his men the nickname "The Undefeated".
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