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California lost the most men; over 5,000 dead.
{| |- | In most cases, the bodies were buried on the battlefield. Some of the soldiers, particularly officers would be sent home for burial. It was more likely to happen if the battle took place near a railroad line that was controlled by their side. Many of the National Cemeteries in use today originated near Civil War Battle Fields, or near places that served as hospitals. Arlington National Cemetery and Gettysburg National Cemetery are two such places. |}
post, telephone, telegraph, radio, dead drops and many more, bascially all that were available.
A thin line of soldiers sent out 50-300 yards in front of the main body of troops. They serve as advance warning of enemy forces.
Sometime military bodies are not back to their families, they are buried where they fall. Pieces of the body can be sent to the family if the family pays for it. The family then pays for the coffin and other items.