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On April 12, 1861, Fort Sumter came under attack. It is unknown where Hough served during the battle, but along with the rest of the garrison, he came through the battle unscathed and was present on April 14 during the 100-gun salute to the flag after the surrender. Hough was assigned to the 47th gun
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Although Hough was buried on the Fort Sumter parade ground during the surrender, it is not known where his remains are now. Possible fates are either burial in the Fort
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