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: This courageous, albeit costly, beginning earned them immediate respect from seasoned veterans, cementing their reputation as a "gallant regiment". A Legacy of Service
: Despite their lack of long-term discipline, the regiment held its ground against overwhelming Confederate forces.
Following their trial at Shepherdstown, the 118th Pennsylvania continued to serve throughout the war, eventually being incorporated into more permanent commands where their qualities were frequently tested and proven. Their history remains a significant chapter for researchers, such as those at the Antietam Institute , who preserve the records of their "honorable service".