tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156441492024-03-05T06:05:16.272-05:00Erik's Civil War AdventuresComments and blurbs about my attempt to become a licensed battlefield guide at Gettysburg. Additional content to include pictures and info about other battlefields I visit.Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10860169621367692923noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15644149.post-38913242895625461402011-11-11T21:17:00.000-05:002011-11-11T21:17:46.469-05:00Stannard's Brigade at Gettysburg<div class="intro" style="margin: auto 0in;">
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<b><u><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">The 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, 1st Corps </span></u></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">FIRST CORPS THIRD DIVISION</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">THIRD BRIGADE</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Brig. Gen. George J. Stannard</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Col. Francis V. Randall</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">12th 13th 14th 15th 16th Vermont Infantry</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The 12th and 15th were guarding Corps Trains</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">July 1. Arrived at dusk and took position on right of Third Corps.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">July 2. Joined the Corps and went into position at the left and rear of the Cemetery. Just before dusk a detachment advanced to the Emmitsburg Road and captured about 80 prisoners and recovered 4 abandoned Union guns.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">July 3. In position on left of Second Division Second Corps at the time of Longstreet’s assault. The 13th and 16th advanced against Major Gen. Pickett’s Division changed front forward and attacked its right throwing it into contusion and capturing many prisoners. The 16th and part of 14th then went to the left and attacked the advancing Brigades of Brig Gen. Wilcox and Perry (Col. Lang) and captured three flags and many prisoners.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Casualties Killed 1 Officer 44 Men Wounded 12 Officers 262 men Captured or Missing 32 Men Total 351</span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">2<sup>nd</sup> Vermont Brigade (12,13,14,15,16 VT inf)</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Located on Hancock Avenue, @ 100 yards south of the Copse of Trees, it represents the position held by the brigade during the repulse of Pickett's Charge. It is the only monument on the battlefield representing the 12th and 15th Vermont, 9 month regiments who missed earlier parts of the battle while guarding trains.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <strong>Dedicated:</strong> Oct. 1889.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Commander: </b>Brigadier General George Stannard (Wounded during Pickett's Charge, replaced after battle by Colonel Francis Randall)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Number Engaged: </b>1,950 Engaged by the brigade</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Casualties: </b>45 Killed, 274 Wounded, 32 Missing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Notes and Facts about the Monument:</strong><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> The</span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> sculpture shows Brig. Gen. George Stannard holding a sword in his left hand. The memorial cost $11,750.00. Overall height is 57 feet.</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Inscriptions Read: </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u><b>On the Front of the Base:</b></u> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">FREEDOM </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">VERMONT</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">AND UNITY </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">VERMONT</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">IN HONOR OF HER SONS</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">WHO FOUGHT ON THIS FIELD </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u>Left Side of the Base:</u> </b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">FIRST VERMONT BRIGADE</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">SECOND, THIRD, FOURTH, FIFTH</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">AND SIXTH REGIMENTS:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">BRIG. GEN. L. A. GRANT COMMANDING:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">SECOND BRIGADE SECOND DIVISION, SIXTH CORPS.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">THE BRIGADE REACHED THE FIELD</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">NEAR LITTLE ROUND TOP IN THE AFTERNOON</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">OF JULY 2, 1863 BY A FORCED MARCH OF/THIRTY-TWO MILES AND SOON AFTER</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">WAS ASSIGNED TO THE LEFT UNION FLANK</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">WHERE IT HELD A LINE FROM THE SUMMIT OF</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">ROUND TOP TO THE TANEYTOWN ROAD</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">UNTIL THE CLOSE OF THE BATTLE</span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: inherit;">Right Side of the Base:</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">FIRST VERMONT CAVALRY</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">FIRST BRIGADE, THIRD DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">THIS REGIMENT FOUGHT STUART’S CAVALRY AT</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">HANOVER JUNE 30, 1863, OPPOSED HAMPTON'S CAVALRY</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">AT HUNTERSTOWN, JULY 2, AND CHARGED THROUGH THE</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">BRIGADE AT THE FOOT OF ROUND TOP, JULY 3.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">VERMONT SHARP SHOOTERS:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">CONF. FIRST U.S.S.; CB’S E PMP H, SECOND U.S.S.; SECOND BRIGADE, FIRST DIVISION, THIRD CORPS.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">JULY 2 COMPANY F AIDED IN CHECKING THE ADVANCES</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">OF WILCAR’S BRIGADE WEST OF SEMINARY RIDGE.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">COMPANIES A AND H RESISTED LAW’S BRIGADE</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">WEST OF DEVILS DEN AND UPON THE ROUND TOPS.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">JULY 3, THE THREE COMPANIES TO PARK</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">IN THEIR REPULSE OF PICKETT’S CHARGE</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As this monument represents the 12th and 15th Vermont as their only marker on the battlefield, I will include their unit histories here.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Organized: </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Brattleboro Vermont for 9 months service 10/4/1862</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Commander: </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Brigadier General George Stannard ,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Original Commander: Colonel Asa P. Blunt, replaced by</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Col. Blunt held command again from 12/62 until 4/63 with he was replaced by Stannard.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b> </b>Picket duty near Fairfax Court House December 12, 1862, to January 20, 1863. Defence of Fairfax Court House from attack by Stuart’s Cavalry December 29, 1862. March to Gettysburg, Pa., June 25-July 1. Detached at Westminster as train guard until July 4. Guard prisoners to Baltimore July 4-6. Moved to Brattleboro July 6-9, and there mustered out July 14, 1863. Lost by disease 2 Officers and 65 Enlisted men. Total 67.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">2nd Lt. George G. Benedict</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Company C, 12th Vermont Infantry</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For actions at Gettysburg, July 3, 1863</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Date of Issue:</b> March 29, 1899</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small; text-align: justify;"><i> </i>During Pickett's Charge on the last day of the battle, the 13th and 16th Vermont Infantry advanced to the front in a flanking movement on Pickett's forces. While this was happening, Lieutenant Benedict braved a murderous fire of grape and canister to deliver orders on the field. When the 13th Vermont wheeled to fire into Pickett's flank, many over-eager Union soldiers bunched up four to eight files deep. Heedless of the continuing rain of enemy fire, Lieutenant Benedict walked calmly along the line with his back to the enemy until he had straightened out the Union line and reformed them properly for combat.</span>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><u>15th Vermont Infantry</u></span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Battleboro Vermont, mustered on 10/22/1862 for 9 months service.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Picket duty at Occoquan Creek November 26-December 4. Picket duty near Fairfax Court House December 12, 1862, to January 20, 1863. At Fairfax Station until March 24. At Bristoe Station, Catlett’s Station and Manassas until June 25. March to Gettysburg, Pa., June 25-July 1. Detached at Westminster as train guard until July 4. Pursuit of Lee July 4-18. Moved to Brattleboro, Vt., July 18-21. and mustered out August 5, 1863. Regiment lost during service by disease 1 Officer and 80 Enlisted men. Total 81.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Located on Hancock Avenue, it marks the position held by the 14th Vermont on July 3, 1863.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Dedicated:</strong> Oct. 19, 1899.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Commander:</strong> Col. William T. Nichols </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Number Engaged:</strong> 722</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Raised:</strong> Addison, Rutland, and Bennington counties.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Major Events and Battles: </strong>Organized 10/21/1862 for 9 months service; Defense of Fairfax Courthouse from Stuart's Cavalry; Battle of Gettysburg; Pursuit of Lee; Mustered out 7/30/1863.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">13th Vermont Infantry Monument on Hancock Avenue</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Located on Hancock Avenue, south of The Angle. It represents the position held by the regiment on the evening of 7/2/1863 through the close of the battle. The officer depicted is an interesting story. It represents Lt. Stephen F. Brown from Company K of the 13th. He was arrested enroute to the battle for allowing his men to stop and refill canteens. Since he was arrested, his sword was surrendered and sent to the rear of the regiment. He fought a significant part of the battle using a hatchet he "liberated" from camp, this is represented at his feet on the sculpture.</span></div>
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<b style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12pt;">Commander: </b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12pt;">Colonel Francis V. Randall </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12pt;">Lieutenant Colonel William D. Munson, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Major Joseph Boynton</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Number Engaged: </b>710</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Casualties: </b>10 Killed, 103 Wounded, 10 Missing</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Raised: </b>Chittenden, Franklin, Lamoille and Washington Counties</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Organized at Brattleboro October 10, 1862, for nine months. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Picket duty near Occoquan Creek until December 5. Picket duty near Fairfax Court House until January 20, 1863. Defence of Fairfax Court House from attack by Stuart’s Cavalry December 29. 1862. Guard duty at Occoquan Creek until June 25. March to Gettysburg. Pa., June 25-July 1. Battle of Gettysburg July 1-3. Pursuit of Lee to Middletown, Md., July 4-8. Left front July 8 and moved to Brattleboro, Vt., July 8-13. Mustered out July 21, 1863. </span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Captain John Lonergan</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Company A, 13th Vermont Infantry</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For actions at Gettysburg, July 3, 1863</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Date of Issue:</b> October 28, 1893</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Citation: Gallantry in the recapture of 4 guns and the capture of 2 additional guns from the enemy; also the capture of a number of prisoners.</span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Located on Hancock Avenue, it represents the position held by the 16th on 7/3/1863. Originally located in the Codori Thicket it was relocated in 1907.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Dedicated: </b>Sept 1892, relocated 1907</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Commander: </b>Colonel Wheelock G. Veazey</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Number Engaged: </b>715</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Casualties: </b>16 Killed, 102 wounded, 1 missing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Raised: </b>Windsor and Windham Counties</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Organized at Brattleboro and mustered in October 23, 1862, for nine months. Picket duty near Fairfax Court House to January 20, 1863. At Fairfax Station until March 20. Defence of Fairfax Court House from attack by Stuart’s Cavalry December 29, 1862. At Bristoe Station, Catlett’s Station and Manassas until June 15. A March to Gettysburg, Pa., June 25-July 1. Battle of Gettysburg July 1-3. Pursuit of Lee July 4-18. Moved to Brattleboro, Vt., July 18-21. Mustered out August 10, 1863. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Colonel Wheelock G. Veazey</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For actions at Gettysburg, July 3, 1863</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Date of Issue:</b> September 8, 1891</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><b>Citation:</b> Rapidly assembled his regiment and charged the enemy’s flank; charged front under heavy fire, and charged and destroyed a Confederate brigade, all this with new troops in their first battle.</span>
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Sorry I haven't published more lately, however, I've been a little under the weather. I hope you enjoy, and as always, feel free to comment, I promise to reply.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>Second Brigade</b> <br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span">Col. Roy Stone Col. Langhorne Wister</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span">Col. Edmund L. Dana</span></b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>July 1. Arrived and went into position at McPherson buildings between </i><i>Reynolds Woods and the </i><i>Railroad Cut and was subjected to a heavy front and enfilading artillery fire from the right. Repulsed repeated attacks of </i><i>Brig. Daniel's Brigade Major Gen. Rodes's Division from the right as well as front attacks until pressed on both flanks and in front by superior numbers. It retired to Seminary Ridge and held temporary breast works there until the Corps retired before overwhelming numbers to Cemetery Hill when the Brigade with the Division took position at the left of the cemetery on and near the Taneytown Road.</i></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Located on The Chambersburg Pike (modern US 30) the monument represents the position held by the regiment from 11am July 1, 1863 until they fell back to Seminary Ridge. The soldier on the front of the monument represents Sergeant Ben Crippen shaking his fist at the Confederates as his regiment retreats. He was killed shortly after this act of defiance, and his body was never recovered and most likely is in an unknown grave at the National Cemetery.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><b>Dedicated: </b>September 11, 1889</span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Commander: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Colonel Edmund L. Dana, who took over the Brigade for Colonel Stone (after he was wounded in the hips and arm during the fighting.), Lieutenant Colonel John D. Musser then took command of the regiment.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Number Engaged:</strong> 515</span><br />
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<strong>Casualties:</strong> 21 killed, 141 wounded, 91 missing<br />
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<b>Raised: </b>Luzerne, Susquehanna, Wyoming and Lycoming counties.</div>
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<b>Major Events and Battles: </b>Organized at Wilkes-Barre October 18, 1862; Chancellorsville; Bristoe Campaign; Wilderness; Spotsylvania; North Anna; Cold Harbor; Petersburg; Mustered out June 12, 1865</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Date of issue: 30 October 1896. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Citation: At great risk of his life went to the assistance of a wounded comrade, and while under fire removed him to a place of safety.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: normal; text-align: -webkit-auto;">On July 1, 1863 in fighting along the Chambersburg Pike the regiment endured heavy losses as a result of Confederate artillery. </span><span style="line-height: normal; text-align: -webkit-auto;">On July 1, all of the officers of the 149th were either killed or wounded. In fact, three men were killed by a single shot. </span><span style="line-height: normal; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> Lt. Col. Dwight sent the colors fifty yards north to draw fire away from the regiment. This worked, although when the regiment retreated the colors were lost, in spite of the heroic death of Color Sergeant Henry Brehm, who was shot down after he had fought off a party of attackers and was running to return the colors to the retreating regiment.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Significant Battles and Events: </b>Organized at Harrisburg August, 1862, Chancellorsville, Bristoe Campaign, Haymarket, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, North Anna, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Mustered out June 24, 1865</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There is a secondary monument located on Hancock Avenue, it was dedicated on October 20, 1866, it represents the position held by the regiment on July 3, 1863 when they were used in support of Stannard's Brigade. It was originally located on Reynolds Avenue and was moved to this location in 1889.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There is also a monument to D company of the 149th located at the intersection of West Confederate Avenue and Fairfield Road. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It was dedicated in 1886 and honors the memory of Joseph Baldwin who was killed near this spot, and Alex Stuart who was mortally wounded near this spot. Company D was detached as Provost Guard. They held this location on the evening of July 1, 1863 for about 20 minutes covering the regiment's retreat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Located on Stone Avenue by the McPherson Barn it represents the location held by the regiment on the afternoon of July 1, 1863.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The regiment was initially under the command of Colonel Wister, who took over command of the brigade. Lt Col Huidekoper held command of the regiment until he was wounded, Capt. Jones then took command. Huidekoper received the Medal of Honor for continuing in a command role after being wounded.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Dedication Date: </b>September 11, 1889.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Major Battles and Events: </b>Organized at Philadelphia and Harrisburg September 4, 1862, Chancellorsville, Bristoe, Mine Run, The Wilderness, Spottsylvania, North Anna, Petersburg, Cold Harbor, Mustered out June 23, 1865. Company K assigned as body guards to Lincoln from Febrary 63 to muster out.</span></div>
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There is a secondary monument on Hancock Avenue. It represents the position held by the regiment on July 3, 1863. It was originally in the area of the main monument shown above, but moved when the larger monument was placed in 1889.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Secondary monument to the 150th Pennsylvania<br />Located on Hancock Avenue</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><u style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">Medal of Honor Awardees</span></u></span><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><br /></u></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Lt. Colonel Henry S. Huidekoper</span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For actions at Gettysburg Pennsylvania, July 1, 1863.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Citation: While engaged in repelling an attack of the enemy, received a severe wound of the right arm, but instead of retiring remained at the front in command of the regiment. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Corporal Monroe J. Reisinger</span></b></div>
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<b><u>The 149th Anniversary of the Battle of Antietam</u></b></div>
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<b>(or the Battle of Sharpsburg if you have rebel type leanings)</b></div>
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Yesterday (Sept. 17th) I traveled to Maryland for the 149th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam. I've never been at a battlefield on an anniversary date, but from talking to folks that have been to Gettysburg, I wasn't sure quite what to expect (large crowds, traffic nightmares, etc). I woke at 3am and was on the road by 3:15 for the drive from Pittsburgh. It was a chilly 50 (or so) degrees, but the roads were devoid of traffic so I made great time.</div>
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I arrived at the battlefield shortly after 6am, with plenty of time to spare for the sunrise walk of The Cornfield. Driving past the Dunkard Church I saw an encampment of Confederate reenactors, smelling the smoke of their morning campfires made me a little jealous of their experience this weekend. There was a crowd of about 80 of us at The Cornfield. I watched a beautiful red sunrise over the mountains to the east. We were joined by 5 park rangers who read quotes from the soldiers who fought at The Cornfield. One of the rangers gave us a running timeline of the events as they occurred in The Cornfield on that morning 149 years ago. It was truly a moving experience. If I did nothing more at the battlefield, the time I spent in The Cornfield would have made the trip worthwhile.</div>
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You may have noticed I capitalize The Cornfield when I write of it. There is a reason. More than 25,00 men fought in this area (of about 27 acres), in about three hours upwards of 8,000 were killed or wounded during the two Union attacks and a Confederate counter attack (all in about 3 hours). Of particular notes the 12th Massachusetts suffered 224 men killed and wounded out of 334 engaged (as casualty rate of 67%) by percentage it was the highest loss for any Union regiment at the battle; the 1st Texas Infantry (CSA) lost 82% of their men engaged, representing the highest loss by percentage for the Confederate army.</div>
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"<i>In the time I am writing every stalk of corn in the northern and greater part of the field was cut as closely as could have been done with a knife, and the slain lay in rows precisely as they had stood in their ranks a few moments before." <b>General Joesph Hooker 1st Corps Union Army.</b></i><br />
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The visitor center opened at 08:30, I paid my admission for the day, took a quick walk around the bookstore and killed time until the 09:00 start of the first part of the all day battlefield hike. <br />
There were almost 150 of us that started the all day hike, we met at the rear of the visitor center. After a brief discussion (including warnings about groundhog holes), and a group photo, we were given an up to this moment account of the battle. Off we started through the field behind the visitor center towards the Smoketown Road. It was kind of interesting when you realize that we were a fairly organized group, but had "straggling" in a distance of less than 1/4 of a mile. Now multiply our group of 150 to an army of 100,000 and the logistics of moving an army from one position to another becomes a little more understandable. We crossed through private property eventually winding up on Cornfield Avenue. The part of the battle that occurred there was discussed as well as several specific regiments that had fought there. We were also told the story of Union bugler John Cook. He was a 15 year old musician at the time of the battle serving with Battery B, 4th US Artillery. When the company's captain was wounded, Cook assisted his captain to safety and returned to the guns. As many of the cannoneers were wounded, Cook helped load and fire the cannons in the face of an enemy attack occurring just yards in front of him. As a result of his actions Bugler Johnny Cook was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1894. He is one of the youngest recipients of this award.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bugler Johnny Cook MOH</td></tr>
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We continued the morning part of our hike south on the Hagerstown Pike to the approach of the West Woods. There we discussed the attack (and repulse) of Sedgwick's 2nd Division of Sumner's 2nd Corps. In a period of about 20 minutes, the 2nd Division suffered 2,200 casualties. We also had a spirited discussion regarding Union General George McClellan. Our Rangers had explained that they were using a more even handed approach discussion McClellan and his actions at Antietam. The essence of their point was that McClellan was 35 years old when he was given command of the Army of The Potomac. When you take into consideration his youth, and the overall lack of experience (not just his, but everybody's) in dealing with the numbers of personnel, the logistics associated with it, and essentially having the future of the nation resting on your shoulders, he did as well as could be expected. There were some in the group with differing opinions that they had no problems voicing. My opinion (though I kept it to myself) is that he was great at organizing and training an army. He was lacking in leading that army into a battle. But enough on that subject.</div>
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We also discussed the area of the Philadelphia Brigade Monument. The land was purchased by the City of Philadelphia after the war for their monument. Eventually the land (and monument) was sold to the Park Service for the princely sum of one dollar. An interesting part of the sales agreement was that the Park Service would preserve the appearance of the area in perpetuity, which is why despite efforts to have the battlefield appear the way it did on the day of the battle, this area will not.</div>
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Have I mentioned the rain? It wasn't particularly heavy, but it was enough to soak the grasses in the fields where we were traipsing. Fortunately, I brought extra dry socks...unfortunately, I neglected to bring extra dry shoes.</div>
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We also had a few moments of surprise when an artillery demonstration was occurring in the area of the New York Monument. Nothing like a loud unexpected explosion to start your heart.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Artillery Demonstration behind New York Monument</td></tr>
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We headed back to the visitor center for a quick break where were privileged to see a group of Confederate reenactors before continuing our morning tour.</div>
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We continued to a row of cannons between the visitor center and Mumma Lane, the battery is the position held by the Rhode Island Battery of Captain John Tompkins. This battery provided support for advancing infantry and counter battery fire against Confederate artillery across the valley on the Piper Farm. Tomkins' Battery had 6 guns rather than the 4 represented here. During the 3 hours they held this position they fired 1,050 rounds.</div>
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Down the rain slickened trail (to the left of the trees in the above picture) we walked, making our way to the Roulette Farm. Two Divisions of the 2nd Corps walked through Roulette's fields on their way to the Sunken (Bloody) Lane. Roulette's House and barn were both used as field hospitals. After the battle, there were 700 soldiers buried in his fields.</div>
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We advanced through the fields between Roulette's Farm and the Sunken Road. Roughly 200 yards from the Sunken Road, we formed a double line stretching across the area that the Irish Brigade occupied. Due to the nature of the terrain (rolling hills) from the center position of the line (where I was) one couldn't see the far right or left of the line. There was a rise in front of my position that would have sheltered me from fire that wasn't present on either of my flanks.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hills approaching Sunken (Bloody) Lane, <br />
The Observation Tower sits at the far end of the lane.</td></tr>
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The Sunken (Bloody) Lane was held by Rodes' Brigade and Anderson's Brigade of D.H.Hill's Division. The nature of the lane being below grade and hills that Union troops had to cover to get to it made for a violent segment of this battle. Union troops were silhouetted against the sky as they crested the hills only about 100 or so yards from the lane. This combined with piecemeal attacks led to high casualty rates for the Union. Eventually the right side of the Confederate line was flanked by Union troops who turned the sunken road into a shooting alley. Confederate losses were approximately 2,500 men (including the mortally wounded General George Anderson), Union losses were about 3,00 (including the mortally wounded General Israel Richardson)</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mortuary Cannon showing location of the mortal wounding<br />
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From here we took a one hour break for lunch. We were to meet up at Rohrbach Campground on the south side of Sharpsburg. The directions we received were simple enough, drive on Md 65, cross Main Street to Church Street, continue about a mile (just after you cross Antietam Creek) you will see the campground on the left. Great...except it was "Sharpsburg Heritage Days". Main Street was closed for multiple street vendors, and there was a detour that I could have walked through faster than the drive was. I wish I had known about the festivities, I would have planned my day better to at least have checked them out. As it was, I choked down a sandwich that had been in my cooler all morning and chugged a couple bottles of water to chase it while sitting in traffic. I made it to the campground with about ten minutes to spare.</div>
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We left the campground parking area and negotiated a Boy Scout encampment...that brought back fond memories watching them sitting around a campfire. There is always the one kid who likes to sit in the smoke. (that was usually me, but I grew up to become a firefighter)<br />
We walked along the Union Advance Trail where Burnside's 9th Corps advance towards Antietam Creek and the Rohrbach (now Burnside's) Bridge. We passed by the quarry on the east side of the creek where rocks were quarried for the building of the bridge. The hillside was extremely steep on the direct approach to the bridge. This was the area that Crook's Brigade and the 11th Connecticut made their initial attack. Nagle's Brigade made the second movement on the bridge (but failed in their attempt). Finally Ferraro's Brigade (notably the 51st Pa and the 51st New York) took the bridge following the promise of whiskey. The 9th Corps suffered 500 casualties in their attempts to secure the bridge, to 160 suffered by Confederate forces. There is a tree at the base of the bridge on the eastern side of the creek that is a known witness tree. It is present in a famous picture taken by Alexander Gardner just 4 days after the battle. Believe it or not, the bridge was open to vehicular traffic until 1966.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Burnside Bridge from east of Antietam Creek<br />Witness tree on left behind wall</td></tr>
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We crossed the bridge and climbed the hill to the positions held by Toombs's Brigade (notably the 2nd and 20th Georgia), to the right of the trail we could see the remnants of rifle pits that were used by Georgian's charged with holding the position. Just before we approached the McKinley Monument there were reenactors encamped representing members of the Kanawha Division of the 9th Corps. They were nice enough to do a manual of arms for us and pose for a few pictures.</div>
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We continued along hillsides and trails...</div>
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finally stopping at the 16th Connecticut Memorial. We reviewed the battle at this point when A.P.Hill's Corps arrived from Harper's Ferry to turn the left flank of the 9th Corps line. There the 4th Rhode Island, the 16th Connecticut (who had loaded their rifles for the first time the night before the battle), the 8th Connecticut were driven back from left to right along the left flank of the 9th Corps. I don't know the exact number of casualties suffered but the Rangers said it was 4-5x the number suffered at the Burnside Bridge, so 2000-2500 sounds about right.</div>
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Along the way we were able to see the Union artillery position on a ridge line about 1/2 mile away from our position. 24 guns were positioned there and played prominently in the day's battle.</div>
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An interesting side note regarding this part of the battle. The five Confederate Generals who played a significant part in this battle did not survive the war. Brigadier General Lawrence Branch was killed about 200 yards in front of the 16th Connecticut Memorial. Brigadier General Maxcy Gregg was killed along Jackson's line at Fredericksburg in December of 1862. Brigadier General David R. Jones died of a heart attack in January of 1863. Brigadier General James Archer was taken prisoner at Gettysburg and after being exchanged died of ill health outside of Petersburg in October 1864. Major General A.P. Hill was killed outside of Petersburg Virginia a week before the war ended.</div>
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There was a twilight tour of the National Cemetery given by Rev. John Schildt. He was a fascinating individual. Besides being an author, he served in the US Army on D-Day and was part of the assault on Normandy. A true hero in my book.</div>
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I got there a little early and had the opportunity to take a couple pictures of "Old Simon" the monument to the private soldier that is the focal point of the cemetery.</div>
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We started the tour with information on the cemetery itself, the design, the history etc. Then we went to see significant parts of the cemetery. There are 4776 Union soldiers buried here of those 1835 are known but to God. There are 200 + soldiers from wars through the Korean War buried here. The cemetery was officially closed to new burials in 1953. </div>
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Until 1902 unknown soldier's graves were marked with a stone like the one above. The first number is the plot number for the cemetery, the lower number is how many soldiers occupy that grave.</div>
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We paid respects to 4 unknown soldiers of the Irish Brigade who's remains were found on the battlefield in 1988. Earlier this year at the Pry House I was able to see artifacts recovered from their battlefield graves that were used to at least identify their regiments. It is believed that the soldier in grave number 4 is possibly Private James Gallagher, Company C, 63rd New York Infantry.</div>
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We heard the story of Sergeant George Simpson, he was the color bearer for the 125th Pennsylvania when he was killed near the Dunkard Church. He is the soldier represented on the unit monument to the 125th Pa.</div>
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We learned about Captain Werner Von Bachelle. He was the commander of Company F, 6th Wisconsin. He was killed near the cornfield along the Hagerstown Pike. He had a Newfoundland that he had taught to do military salutes and such. After the battle, the lifeless dog was found laying across Von Bachelle's body. They were buried together on the battlefield, and it is believed they are still buried together in the National Cemetery.</div>
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An exception made regarding the closure of the cemetery for new burials for a Keedysville (about 3 miles from Antietam) sailor Fireman Patrick Howard Roy who was killed in the attack on the USS Cole. </div>
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We also saw the grave of General Jacob Duryee (of Duryee's Zouaves fame). We were told how the Lodge Building was the original visitor center for the battlefield. And we were told about the VIPs who had given Memorial Day addresses at the cemetery. Rev. Schildt told us about the one year when aircraft from a local Air National Guard base had dropped flowers on the cemetery during a flyover. That was something I wish I could have seen. We were told that it is believed that in the days leading towards the battle, it is believed that General Lee used the land in the cemetery to have an overview of the area to help him decide how and where to place his troops.</div>
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We ended our tour of the cemetery looking out the back towards the Hawkin's Zouaves Monument. </div>
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Also known as <strong><i>Biddle’s Brigade</i></strong>. </div>
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During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Doubleday's Division of the First Corps, Army of the Potomac.</div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Location of Brigade Plaque: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></b>Reynolds Avenue, McPherson Ridge.</div>
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July 1. Arrived and went into position about 11. 30 A. M. left of Reynolds’s Woods. The 151st Penna. having been sent to reinforce Second Brigade on right of Reynolds’s Woods. The remaining regiments with Battery B 1st Penna. formed line facing west and held this position until near 4 P. M. when being pressed with superior numbers in front and outflanked on the left the Brigade retired to Seminary Ridge. On the withdrawal of the Corps the Brigade retired to Cemetery Hill and formed on the left along Taneytown Road and remained there until noon the next day.</div>
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July 2. Between 5 and 6 P. M. the Brigade was moved to the left centre from which First Division Second Corps had been taken to support Third Corps.</div>
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July 3. Remained in the same position and assisted in repelling Longstreet’s assault in the afternoon taking many prisoners. At 6 P. M. withdrew to former position on Taneytown Road.</div>
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Casualties Killed 8 Officers 103 Men Wounded 41 Officers 516 Men Captured or Missing 8 Officers 222 Men Total 898</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Located Reynolds Avenue. <o:p></o:p></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;">It represents the position held by 80th New York Infantry, (also known as the 20th New York State Militia), from the late morning into the afternoon until forced to retire by the Confederate advance. on July 1, 1863.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> Located on Reynolds Avenue. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span>It represents the position the regiment on July 1, 1863, until they were outflanked and forced to fall back to Seminary Ridge.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">There is a secondary monument located on Hancock Avenue, this monument was originally located on Reynolds Avenue when dedicated in 1886, but was replaced in 1888 by the primary monument that is in place now. This secondary monument marks the positions held by the regiment on July 2 and 3 1863.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Located on </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 24px;">Reynolds Avenue. Represents position occupied on July1 1863, unit engaged the 11th 26th, 47th and 52nd North Carolina at this location. In the afternoon of July 1st they were outflanked and retired under arms to a position near the Lutheran Seminary.</span></span></span></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">So as things go, my younger Brother's Father-in-Law really has enjoyed the posts about his Great-Great-Grandfather (E.L. Whittelsey). During his wanderings he found the grave of his ancestor (I believe it's in Erie).</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Sorry the pic is a little blurry, Jim sent me a small copy of the picture (Facebook wouldn't let me "borrow" a large version) and it didn't stand up to being enlarged. It's still pretty cool though.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">As the story goes, another coworker of mine (Don Straw), who while in his travels to various Civil War sites was kind enough to remember me and grab a few souvenirs for me, was telling me of his ancestor Hiram Straw (multiple great uncle, just not sure how many greats LOL), who served with the 50th Pennsylvania Volunteers. So I have another diversion for all to enjoy...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Major events and Battles Participated in: Organized at Harrisburg 10/1/1861; ,Spotsylvania; Second Bull Run; North Anna; Chantilly; Bethesda Church; South Mountain; Cold Harbor; Antietam; Petersburg; Fredericksburg; Vicksburg; Siege of Knoxville; The Wilderness; Grand Review, Mustered out July 30, 1861.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 17px;">Citation: Capture of flag of 47th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.) at Weldon Railroad, Va., 19 August 1864. Date of issue: 1 December, 1864.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 17px;">Citation: This soldier, with one companion, would not retire when his regiment fell back in confusion after an unsuccessful charge, but instead advanced and continued firing upon the enemy until the regiment re-formed and regained its position. At Wilderness, Va., 6 May 1864. Date of issue: 23 September 1897.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 17px;">Information on Hiram Straw: Enlisted Sept. 9, 1861 as a private in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. He was 5'4" and 27 years old at time of first enlistment and was a Miller residing in Tremont Pennsylvania prior to joining up.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;">He reenlisted on January 1, 1864 at Blanes Crossroads in Tennessee. S</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;">ome time following he was promoted to the rank of Corporal.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;">He was taken prisoner on May 12th 1864 at the battle of Spottsylvania Courthouse. He died of disease in New Zingston Kentucky while a prisoner of war, on or about March 31, 1864</span></span></div>
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Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10860169621367692923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15644149.post-36124006841044099182011-09-03T11:06:00.000-04:002011-09-03T11:06:58.144-04:00<div class="intro"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>The </b><strong>1st Corps, 2nd Division, 2nd Brigade</strong></u></div><div style="text-align: center;">Also known as <strong><i>Baxter’s Brigade</i></strong>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Robinson's Division of the First Corps, Army of the Potomac.</div></div><br />
The plaque to the brigade reads:<br />
<i><b>"On July 1. Arrived about noon took position on right of Corps on Mummasburg Road. Repulsed an attack of Col. O’Neal’s Brigade then changed front and with the assistance of Second Brigade First Division captured 1000 prisoners and three stand of colors of Brig. Gen. Iverson’s Brigade. Afterwards relieved by First Brigade and retired to the Railroad Cut to support Battery B 4th U. S.</b></i><br />
<i><b>At 4 P. M. retired to Cemetery Hill and constructed breastworks. The 11th Penna. was transferred to the First Brigade.</b></i><br />
<i><b>July 2. About 10 A. M. relieved by Second Brigade Second Division Second Corps and placed in reserve. At 4 P. M. supported a battery of Eleventh Corps. At sunset moved to the support of Third Corps then returned to support of Eleventh Corps.</b></i><br />
<i><b>July 3. Moved to the rear of the cemetery early in the morning in support of Twelfth Corps. At 2 P. M. formed on right and rear of Third Division Second Corps and there remained until the close of the battle. The Brigade went into action with less than 1200 men.</b></i><br />
<i><b>Casualties Killed 7 Officers 3 Men Wounded 31 Officers 227 Men Captured or Missing 12 Officers 338 Men Total 648"</b></i><br />
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Baxter was wounded four times during the war. Baxter’s brigade arrived around noon just as Confederate Maj. Gen. Robert Rodes’s division began to appear on Oak Hill. Baxter’s brigade deployed along the Mummasburg Road. A Confederate brigade under Colonel Alfred Iverson advanced without skirmishers and moved past Baxter’s men, who were hidden behind a stone wall. Suddenly, Baxter’s brigade rose up and delivered a lethal fire into the North Carolinians. In one of the most one-sided exchanges during the war, Baxter’s surprise attack killed, wounded and captured 758 of 1300 men in Confederate Iverson’s brigade. Baxter’s men eventually withdrew to the north end of Cemetery Ridge, having lost all of the officers on Baxter’s staff and close to half the brigade in defense of the I Corps right flank. <br />
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</u></b></div></div><div style="margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;">Located on Oak Ridge, on Doubleday Avenue.The monument indicates the position in the brigade line held by the 88th Pennsylvania Infantry on the afternoon of July 1, 1863.</div></div><div style="margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Dedication Date:</strong> September 11, 1889. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;">Original cost of the monument was $3,000.00. There are several items on the top of the monument that represent important items from the daily lives of the soldiers of the regiment. They include: cannons; a trumpet; a revolver; a flag; a drum; a sword; a rifle; a kepi hat; a canteen; and haversack with bedroll, all topped with an eagle.</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close up of top of 88th Pennsylvania Infantry Monument</td></tr>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;">The <strong><i>88th Pennsylvania Infantry</i></strong> was also known as <strong><i>The Cameron Light Guards</i></strong>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Raised:</strong> Philadelphia and Berks County</div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;">Organized at Philadelphia September, 1861 Mustered out June 30, 1865. </div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Commander:</strong> Maj. Benzet F. Foust Wounded on July 1.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Major Battles or Events: </b>Cedar Mountain; Second Bull Run; Antietam; Fredericksburg; Chancellorsville; The Wilderness; Spotsylvania; Cold Harbor; Petersburg; Appomattox; Grand Review</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Number Engaged:</strong> 296</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Casualties:</strong> 4 killed, 55 wounded, 51 missing</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Medal of Honor Awardee:</strong> Edward L. Gilligan<b>. </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Place and date:</b> At Gettysburg, Pa., 1 July 1863<b>.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Date of issue</b>: 30 April 1892. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Citation</b>: Assisted in the capture of a Confederate flag by knocking down the color sergeant.</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Secondary Monuments and Markers</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;">There are 3 additional or Secondary Markers to the 88th Pennsylvania. I don't presently have pictures of them, but will tell you where they are, in the future I will do a post just of secondary markers.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
</strong></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Location:</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"> Forney Field, accessed via a trail from the monument along Doubleday Avenue. Marker is west of the Oak Ridge Tower parking area. It represents the advanced position held by the regiment on July 1, 1863.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Location:</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"> South Hancock Avenue, Cemetery Ridge. South of the Pennsylvania Monument. It represents the position held by the regiment on the 2nd of July 1863</span></span></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/goellnitz/4462954729/" title="88th Pennsylvania Infantry by RunnerJenny, on Flickr"></a></b></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Location:</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"> Ziegler’s Grove, North Hancock Avenue, southwest of the old visitor center parking area. It represents the position held by the regiment on July 3rd 1863.</span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</u></b></div></div><div style="margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/goellnitz/2374050720/" title="12th Massachusetts Infantry (by RunnerJenny)"></a>Located on Oak Ridge, Doubleday Avenue. It designates the place where the regiment was placed behind the stone wall on July 1.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div><div style="margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Dedication Date:</strong> October 8, 1885.</div></div><div style="margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;">Has a relief of Daniel Webster and a flag on the body of the sculpture with a cartridge box, bayonet and scabbard on the base. The monument had a cost of $500.</div><div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Secondary Marker to 12th Massachusetts Infantry, located on South Hancock Avenue.</td></tr>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The <strong><i>12th Massachusetts Infantry</i></strong> was also known as <strong><i>The Webster Regiment</i></strong>. Note that Daniel Webster was represented on their main monument.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div><div style="margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Commander:</strong> Col. James L. Bates wounded on July 1. Lt. Col. David Allen, Jr. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Number Engaged:</strong> 301</div></div><div style="margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Casualties:</strong> 5 killed, 52 wounded, 62 missing</div></div><div style="margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Raised:</strong> Essex, Norfolk, Plymouth, and Suffolk counties.</div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;">Organized at Fort Warren and mustered in June 26, 1861 Ordered home for muster out June 25. Mustered out July 8, 1864.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Major Battles or Events: </b><b> </b>Cedar Mountain; Second Bull Run; Antietam; Fredericksburg; Chancellorsville; The Wilderness; Spotsylvania; Cold Harbor; Petersburg</div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Located on Doubleday Avenue, Oak Ridge. It indicates the position held by the regiment during the afternoon of July 1, 1863.</div></div><div style="margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
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<strong>Dedication Date:</strong> July 1, 1888. (25th anniversary of actions it commemorates)</div></div><div style="margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">This monument cost $6,000.00. It was the first monument dedicated to a regiment recruited from New York City</div></div><div style="margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
The <strong><i>83rd New York Infantry</i></strong> was also known as <strong><i>City Guards</i></strong>.</div></div><div style="margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
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<strong>Commander:</strong> Lt. Col. Joseph A. Moesch </div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
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<strong>Number Engaged:</strong> 215</div></div><div style="margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
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<strong>Casualties:</strong> 6 killed, 18 wounded, 58 missing</div></div><div style="margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
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<strong>Raised:</strong> New York City</div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;">Volunteered for three years’ service. Mustered in at Washington June 8. 1861. Veterans and Recruits transferred to 97th New York Infantry June 7, 1864 (end of 3 years' service). Regiment mustered out at New York City June 23, 1864, expiration of term<br />
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<b>Major Battles: </b>2nd Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, The Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor</div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table>Located on Doubleday Avenue on Oak Hill, it represents the position the unit held on the afternoon of July 1, 1863.</div></div><div style="margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
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<strong>Dedication Date:</strong> September 3, 1889.</div></div><div style="margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
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The monument resembles a branchless oak tree with several objects hung on it, including: a knapsack; cartridge box; and a rifle. There is also bronze "ivy" growing around the tree. There's a bird's nest on the upper part of the tree with a robin above the nest. There is a a story that during the battle, a member of the regiment saw a nest fall from a tree, and replaced the nest in the branches from which it fell. </div></div><div style="margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">There are 2 secondary markers and one additional monument to the 90th Pa. Where I have pictures, they are posted, otherwise a description will have to suffice for now.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> Memorial to Rev. Horatio Howell.</span></div><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/goellnitz/3578495981/" title="Wounding Location: Rev. Horatio Howell by RunnerJenny, on Flickr"></a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Location:</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"> On the steps of the Christ Lutheran Church on Chambersburg Street in Gettysburg there is a memorial stone to Reverend Horation Howell marking the area where he was killed.</span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">It was erected by the Survivors Association of the 90th Pennsylvania Volunteers and friends of Rev. Howell. Howell was shot to death on the steps of the church as the Gettysburg battle began. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;">On March 13, 1862, he enlisted as the regimental chaplain of the 90th Pennsylvania Infantry in Philadelphia.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong> The 90th wore a chassuer uniform.</strong></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Organized at Philadelphia October 1, 1861 Consolidated with 11th Pennsylvania Infantry November 26, 1864.</strong></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
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<strong>Raised:</strong> Philadelphia.</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<strong>Commander:</strong> Col. Peter Lyle</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
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<strong>Number Engaged:</strong> 208</div></div><div style="margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
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<strong>Casualties:</strong> 8 killed, 45 wounded, 40 missing</div></div><div style="margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
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Major Alfred J. Sellers<br />
<b>Place and date: </b>At Gettysburg, Pa., 1 July 1863.<br />
<b>Date of issue:</b> 21 July 1894.<br />
<b>Citation: </b>Voluntarily led the regiment under a withering fire to a position from which the enemy was repulsed.</div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<b>11th Pennsylvania Infantry</b><br />
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<strong>Dedication Date:</strong> September 3, 1889.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
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<strong>Description and Notes:</strong>. A uniformed Infantryman stands atop the pedestal. On the base lies the regimental dog. Sallie, the regimental bull terrier mascot, was found after the battle guarding the wounded and dead of her regiment. She was with the regiment through the Siege of Petersburg where she was killed.</div><div style="margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div><div class="intro" style="margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;">The <strong><i>11th Pennsylvania Infantry</i></strong> was also known as <strong><em>The Bloody Eleventh </em></strong>having received the nickname at the Battle of Falling Waters, Virginia in July of 1861. </div></div><div style="margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
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<strong>Commander:</strong> Col. Richard Coulter, Sr. </div></div><div style="margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
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<strong>Number Engaged:</strong> 292</div></div><div style="margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
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<strong>Raised:</strong> Latrobe Pennsylvania (organized in in Westmoreland County Pennsylvania) August 1861.</div></div><div style="margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"> Mustered out July 1, 1865<br />
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<b>Major Battles and Events: </b>Cedar Mountain; Antietam; Fredericksburg; Chancellorsville; Regiment reenlisted January 5, 1864; The Wilderness; Spotsylvania; Cold Harbor; Petersburg; Five Forks; Appomattox; Grand Review<br />
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As usual, I hope you enjoyed this post, please feel free to comment.</div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span></div></div>Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10860169621367692923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15644149.post-81126760923066990732011-09-01T11:44:00.000-04:002011-09-01T11:44:37.937-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>Just a Follow Up Between Posts</u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u><br />
</u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've been out gallivanting for the past week and a half (my niece came in from the west coast and it was my birthday week, so obviously battlefield visits were involved). I managed to get to Gettysburg for a 3 day visit, then Antietam and Harper's Ferry...it was busy but fun.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyhow, I said as I got more information about my buddy Dave's Great-Great-Great Grandfather and my Brother's Father-in-Law's Great-Great Grandfather, I'd post about them...<br />
Well, Dave has just completed the paperwork (with the help of another coworker) to receive the military records of his ancestor.<br />
When I went to Gettysburg, I made a point of checking out the Pennsylvania Memorial, for the uninitiated, it has the names of every Pennsylvanian who fought at Gettysburg on it. So in the spirit of following up, please enjoy the following...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Pennsylvania Memorial seen from the area of the Meade Monument</td></tr>
</tbody></table>If you look at the base of the memorial you can see how it appears dark, that area is bronze plaques listing every Pennsylvanian who fought at Gettysburg, by Regiment, Company and Rank. Those who were mortally wounded have a star next to their name.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">83rd Pennsylvania's plaque on the Pa. Memorial. E.L. Whittelsey's name appears on the top right of this plaque as part of the command staff of the regiment.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In the upper right corner you can see Whittelsey's name listed as Sergeant Major (the rank he held at Gettysburg), he was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant just about a year later, and promoted to 1st Lieutenant of Company A in October of 1864. He was wounded at Malvern Hill in July 1862, and again at 2nd Bull Run (or 2nd Manassas if you prefer) where he was taken prisoner.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">11th Pennsylvania Plaque on Pa. Memorial, Company G which was Capt. McGrew's company is about 1/2 way down on this plaque.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Capt. John McGrew was in charge of Company G of the 11th Pa. He was wounded at Fredericksburg (December 1862) and was discharged in 1865 on a surgeon's certificate.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Again, as I find more information on these gentlemen, I will post it (I'm hoping to get a peek at the military records Dave McGrew sent for).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10860169621367692923noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15644149.post-15512361559799758942011-08-11T09:48:00.000-04:002011-08-11T09:48:19.945-04:00<div class="intro" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><u>1st Corps Information Continues</u></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 1st Corps</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Army of the Potomac</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">The 1st Corps, 2nd Division, 1st Brigade was also known as Paul’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Robinson's Division of the First Corps, Army of the Potomac.</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;">Commanders at Gettysburg included Brig. Gen. Gabriel R. Paul who was wounded and replaced by Colonel Samuel H. Leonard of the 13th Massachusetts.</div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brigadier General Gabriel Rene Paul (Blinded at Gettysburg)</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">Col Leonard was wounded on July 1, and was replaced by Col. Adrian R. Root from the 94th New York. Root was wounded and taken prisoner by Confederate troops on July 1 and was replaced by Col. Richard Coulter from the 11th Pennsylvania of the Second Brigade, Second Division, First Corps. Coulter suffered a slight wound on July 1, but continued leading the brigade only ceding control to Col Peter Lyle of the 90th Pennsylvania (also of the 2nd Brigade) for a few hours on July 3rd and then finally ceding to Lyle on July 5th.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The Brigade consisted of troops from the 16th Maine, 13th Massachusetts, 94th and 104th New York, and the 107th Pennsylvania Infantry.</div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Monument marking area fought for by 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 1st Corps.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Corps Marker just west of Doubleday Avenue on Oak Ridge. Note the Eternal Peace Light Memorial in background.</td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>Brigade History at Gettysburg (per Brigade Marker)</u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>July 1</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Arrived about noon and went into position on the ridge near the Seminary and threw up Breastworks. About half past 2 R M. moved to the right of Corps in support of Second Brigade. Repulsed repeated attacks and was engaged until 4 R M. then retired to Seminary Ridge and constructed Breastworks. The 11th Pennsylania. was transferred from the Second Brigade.</div><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>July 2</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">About noon relieved by Third Division Second Corps and went to rear in support of batteries on Cemetery Hill. At sunset moved to the left to support the Third Corps and returned to Cemetery Hill.</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><b><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>July 3</b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> At 9 A. M. went to support of Twelfth Corps and at 3 P. M. to the left and took position on right of Second Corps in support of a battery and there remained until the close of the battle.</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;">Casualties Killed 2 Officers 49 Men Wounded 36 Officers 321 Men Captured or Missing 40 Officers 593 Men Total 1041</div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>16th Maine Infantry</u></b></div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: 13px;">16th Maine Infantry</div><div style="font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> Doubleday Avenue </span></div><div><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></strong><br />
<div style="display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><div style="display: inline !important;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Monument indicates the first position held by the 16th Maine Infantry on July 1, 1863.</span></span></strong></div></div></div></td></tr>
</tbody></table></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Dedication Date:</strong> October 3, 1889. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div><strong>Secondary Monuments and Markers: </strong>Intersection of Doubleday Avenue and Mummasburg Road Small stone position marker denotes the location held by the 16th Maine at 4 PM on July 1, 1863<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Secondary Monument to 16th Maine at Intersection of Doubleday Avenue and Mummasburg Road</td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Commander:</strong> Col. Charles W. Tilden (1832-1914). Captured on July1 .</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Number Engaged:</strong> 311</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Casualties:</strong> 9 killed, 59 wounded, 164 missing</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Regimental History:</b>Organized at Augusta Maine and mustered in August 14, 1862 Mustered out June 5, 1865. Recruits transferred to 20th Maine Infantry. Regiment lost during service 9 Officers and 172 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 2 Officers and 257 Enlisted men by disease. Total 440.</div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: 13px;">94th New York Infantry Monument</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Doubleday Avenue, Oak Ridge </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Indicates the position held on the afternoon of July 1, 1863 until forced to retreat by Confederate pressure .</span></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><strong>Dedication Date:</strong> 1888. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> <strong>Main Inscription:</strong></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> DULCE ET DECORUM/EST PRO PATRIA MORI </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The Regiment was also known as <strong><i>Belle Jefferson Rifles</i></strong></span></div></td></tr>
</tbody></table></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Number Engaged:</strong> 445</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Casualties:</strong> 12 killed, 58 wounded, 175 missing</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Raised:</strong> Jefferson County New York. The 94th was formed from a consolidation of the 94th and 105th Regiments. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Regimental History </strong></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;">Organized at Sackett’s Harbor, N.Y., and mustered in March 10, 1862.</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;">Mustered out July 18, 1865. Regiment lost during service 5 Officers and 105 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 137 Enlisted men by disease. Total 247.</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u><br />
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</u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>13th Massachusetts Infantry</u></b></div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">13th Massachusetts Infantry<br />
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Located on Robinson Avenue near base of Oak Hill. Marks position held by 13th Massachusetts Infantry July 1, 1863 prior to retreat of Paul’s Brigade to Cemetery Hill.</span></div></td></tr>
</tbody></table></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Dedication Date:</strong> October 1885.</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;">Full-length figure of uniformed Color Sargent Roland G. Morris The monument also indicates the spot where color sergeant Roland G. Morris fell </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Commander:</strong> Col. Samuel H. Leonard (1825-1902). Wounded slightly on July 1.</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Number Engaged:</strong> 284</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Casualties:</strong> 7 killed, 77 wounded, 101 missing</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Raised:</strong> Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk, and Worchester counties Massachusetts. </div></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;">Organized at Fort Independence June 16, 1861 Mustered out August 1, 1864. Regiment lost during service 4 Officers and 117 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 40 Enlisted men by disease. Total 161.</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u><br />
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</u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>104th New York Infantry</u></b></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">104th New York Infantry Monument<br />
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Located on Robinson Avenue, Oak Ridge</span></div></td></tr>
</tbody></table></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Dedication Date:</strong> September 4, 1888.</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;">Regiment was also known as <strong><i>The Wadsworth Guards<o:p></o:p></i></strong></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Number Engaged:</strong> 309</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Casualties:</strong> 11 killed, 91 wounded, 92 missing</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Raised:</strong> In Livingston and Rensselaer counties New York.</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;">Organized at Genesee, N.Y., October, 1861, to March, 1862</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;">Mustered out July 17, 1865. Regiment lost during service 5 Officers and 81 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 2 Officers and 145 Enlisted men by disease. Total 233.</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u><br />
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</u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>107th Pennsylvania Infantry</u></b></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">107th Pennsylvania Infantry Monument<br />
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Located on Doubleday Avenue (Oak Ridge)</span></div></td></tr>
</tbody></table></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Dedication Date:</strong> Sept. 11, 1889</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;">This marker indicates the position held by the 107th Pennsylvania Infantry on July 1, 1863 from 1:00 P.M. until forced to retire toward town.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div><div class="secondary" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Secondary Monuments and Markers</strong></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;">Marker to July 2nd and 3rd Position</div><div style="text-align: center;">Located on North Hancock Avenue at Ziegler’s Grove </div></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Number Engaged:</strong> 255</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Casualties:</strong> 11 killed, 56 wounded, 98 missing</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />
</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Raised:</strong> In Cumberland, Daulphin, Franklin, Lebanon, and York counties Pennsylvania</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;">Organized at Harrisburg February 20 to March 8, 1862 Mustered out July 13, 1865. Regiment lost during service 2 Officers and 106 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 3 Officers and 140 Enlisted men by disease. Total 251.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">As always, I hope you enjoyed this post and learned something from it. Feel free to leave comments, I always answer them.</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div>Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10860169621367692923noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15644149.post-68917070542214853342011-07-30T17:35:00.000-04:002011-07-30T17:35:13.306-04:00<div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>A Special Request</u></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><u><br />
</u></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">Although I'm trying to put up the monuments and sites of Gettysburg following the order of battle, as I said before, when something strikes my fancy, or if I get a request, I'll deviate from the plan...this is one of those deviations.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">My little brother's father-in-law's (the esteemed Jim McCollum) Grandmother's Grandfather (his Great Great Grandfather) fought for the Army of the Potomac, 5th Corps, 1st Division, 3rd Brigade, Regiment 83rd Pennsylvania, Company E where he served as a 1st Sergeant. Jim asked if I could put up some useful information on his Great Great Grandfather's company. So here we go...<br />
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The monument for the 83rd Pennsylvania at Gettysburg is on the South slope of Little Round Top, it was dedicated on Sept 12, 1889. It features Colonel Strong Vincent (who was killed shortly after placing his brigade on Little Round Top). The monument also features the Maltese Cross that was the symbol of the 5th Corps.<br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">E.L. Whitelsey served from August 26,1861 until the company was disbanded at Harrisburg, Pa., July 4, 1865. He was wounded at the battle of Malvern Hill (during the 7 Day's Battles). He was wounded a second time and taken prisoner at the battle of 2nd Bull Run (or 2nd Manassas). He was promoted from Corporal to 1st Sergeant (I can't find the date), and promoted to Sergeant Major on February 1, 1863 (which was the rank he held at Gettysburg). He was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant on June 26, 1864. And promoted a final time to 1st Lieutenant of Company A (83rd Pa) on October 30, 1864.</div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: left;">Company E of the Pa. 83rd was organized in Waterford, Erie County, Pennsylvania, and mustered into United States service September 8, 1861. Mustered out of the Army of the Potomac June 28, 1865, and disbanded at Harrisburg, Pa., July 4, 1865. <br />
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The 83rd lost 282 officers and men who died while fighting for the Union; only the 5th New Hampshire lost more--295. </span></div><br />
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</span></h1><h1 style="border-bottom-color: gray; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">No. 201. — Report of Capt. Orpheus S. Woodward, Eighty-third Pennsylvania Infantry.</span></h1><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"> <br />
NEAR EMMITSBURG, MD.,<br />
July 6, 1863.<br />
LIEUTENANT: In compliance with orders from headquarters Third Brigade, First Division, Fifth Corps, I have the honor to report the following as the operations of my command during the battle of the 2d, 3d, 4th, and 5th instant:<br />
On the morning of the 2d instant, moved to the front. At about 2.30 p.m. was ordered into position on our extreme left, the Forty-fourth New York on my right, the Twentieth Maine on my left. At 3.15 p.m. the enemy advanced and engaged my skirmishers, pressing on in force, with bayonets fixed. They soon drove in my skirmishers and engaged my regiment, posted behind rocks and stones hastily thrown up for defense. The contest continued lively until nearly 6 p.m., when the enemy fell back. I instantly threw forward a strong line of skirmishers, who captured between 50 and 60 prisoners and 250 stand of arms.<br />
My men and officers acted splendidly. Where all did so well, I cannot discriminate.<br />
My loss amounted to 10 killed and 45 wounded.<br />
At 1.30 a.m. on the 3d, moved to the support of the Twentieth Maine, which had succeeded in taking a high hill a little to the left of my former position. Remained here until 10 a.m., when, being relieved by a regiment of the Pennsylvania Reserves, rejoined my brigade, massed in the woods, just at the right of General Sykes’ headquarters. Here I remained until 12 m., the 4th, when the brigade was thrown forward on a reconnaissance. We moved out, and occupied the position occupied by the enemy the previous day; threw forward skirmishers, but found no opposing force within 2 miles. I deem it but proper to state that but for the prompt and skillful disposition made by Colonel Vincent of the troops under his command (the Third Brigade), the enemy would have succeeded in turning our left.<br />
I regret to state that Colonel Vincent was severely wounded. My command (his regiment) esteemed him highly as a gentleman, scholar, and soldier, and bitterly avenged his injury.<br />
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,<br />
O. S. WOODWARD,<br />
Captain, Commanding Regiment.<br />
Lieutenant HERENDEEN,<br />
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Third Brig., First Div., Fifth Corps.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><b></b></div><b>Some references that may help those looking for additional information on the 83rd Pa include:</b><br />
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<b>Judson, Amos M., Captain, Company E. <i>History of the Eighty-Third Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers.</i> Dayton, OH: Morningside Books, 1986. </b><br />
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<b>Schellhammer, Michael W. <i>The 83rd Pennsylvania Volunteers in the Civil War</i>, McFarland Publishing .</b>Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10860169621367692923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15644149.post-74212041541328131732011-07-30T09:24:00.000-04:002011-07-30T09:24:51.660-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<div style="font-size: 11pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Today’s post features the 1<sup>st</sup> Corps, 1<sup>st</sup> Division, 2nd Brigade. The Brigade consisted of the following regiments: 76th New York; 84th New York (also known as the 14th Brooklyn); 95th New York; 147th New York; and nine companies of the 56th Pennsylvania.</span></div><div style="font-size: 11pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-size: 11pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">The 2nd Brigade saw action July 1, 1863 along the Chambersburg Pike (US Rt 30), notably at the area of the railroad cut and along Oak Ridge. After the Brigade assisted in the capture of a large portion of Iverson’s Brigade they retreated to Cemetery Hill and then were sent to Culp’s Hill, where the 7<sup>th</sup> Indiana joined back up with the brigade.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">On Culp’s Hill, the 84<sup>th</sup> and 147<sup>th</sup> NY went to the aid of the 3<sup>rd</sup> Brigade, 2<sup>nd</sup> Division, of the 12<sup>th</sup> Corps where they actively engaged Confederate troops on July 2<sup>nd</sup>, and on the morning of July 3<sup>rd</sup> the Brigade also repulsed a Confederate attack. They remained there until the close of the battle.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">With the exception of the 7<sup>th</sup> Indiana, all of the major monuments shown here are located along the railroad cut (or in close proximity to it). The 7<sup>th</sup> Indiana’s monument is on Culp’s Hill. Secondary monuments aren’t pictured in this post, maybe somewhere down the road I will do several posts on secondary monuments. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">One additional thing to make note of, when I list the casualties below, a wounded soldier could die of his wounds weeks or months later and not be counted as battle killed.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="font-size: 11pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"><b><u>Brigadier General Lysander Cutler</u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"><b><u><br />
</u></b></span></div><div style="font-size: 11pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">At Gettysburg, the 2nd Brigade served under the leadership of Brigadier General </span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">Lysander Cutler. Cutler was originally commissioned in July 1861 as Colonel of the 6th </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">Wisconsin (of Iron </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">Brigade Fame, see previous posts). </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">He was wounded in the thigh at the Battle of Brawner's Farm which caused him to miss the Battle of Antietam. Following the First Battle of Fredericksburg where Cutler distinguished himself, he was promoted to Brigadier General, eventually leading to appointment as 2nd Brigade Commander (1st Division, 1st Corps). </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"> In 1864 Cutler suffered a severe wound at The Battle of Globe Tavern when he was struck in the face by a shell fragment. Although he was </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px;">brevetted</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"> to the rank of Major General, he was an invalid for the remainder of the war. Cutler died of a stroke in July 1866.</span></span> </div><br />
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<div align="center" class="separator" style="text-align: center;"> With 375 men engaged in battle they suffered 32 killed, 132 wounded and 70 missing. They were organized in January 1862 at Courtland and Albany New York and served until January 1865 when their remaining veterans were absorbed into the 147<sup>th</sup> NY. This monument was dedicated July 1, 1888 on the 25<sup>th </sup>anniversary of the battle. There are secondary unit markers for the 76th NY located on the summit of Culp's Hill where they were located on July 2nd and 3rd. </div><br />
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<div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">The 95th New York entered the battle with 261 men, and suffered 7 killed, 62 wounded and 46 missing. They were organized at New York City and the counties of Rockland, Schoharie, and Westchester New York and served through July 16, 1865. They were present for Lee’s Surrender and the Grand Review. The monument was dedicated July 1, 1893 (the 30<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the battle), and it was moved in 1960 due to the bridge that was built over the railroad cut.</span></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">They have 4 secondary markers on the battlefield indicating various locations they held. The first 3 represent locations held on July 1 and are located in the following areas: The Railroad Woods, showing position held @ 10am on July 1; Wadsworth Avenue on Oak Ridge showing position held @ noon on July 1; Chambersburg Pike at Confederate Avenue showing position held @ 4pm on July 1. The final secondary monument is on the summit of Culp's Hill showing position held on July 2 and July 3, 1863.</span></div><br />
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</tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: center;">The 147<sup>th</sup> NY has a secondary unit marker on Culp’s Hill. This memorial was dedicated on July 1, 1888, the 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the battle. They had 430 men engaged in the battle and suffered 60 killed, 144 wounded, 92 missing. Organized at Oswego, New York in September 1862, they served until June 1865 and were present at both Lee’s Surrender and the Grand Review.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">147th New York Monument. Located on Reynolds Avenue by the Railroad Cut.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The 56th Pennsylvania entered the battle with 252 men in 9 companies, and suffered 14 killed, 61 wounded and 55 missing. They were organized in the Pennsylvania counties of Centre, Luzerene, Susquehanna, Indiana, and the city of Philadelphia. They served with the Army of the Potomac through July 1865, and were present for both Lee’s Surrender and the Grand Review. While they also served on Culp's Hill, there are no secondary markers for this unit. Their monument was dedicated on September 11<sup>th</sup> 1889 at a cost of $1500.</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">56th Pennsylvania Monument. Located on Reynold's Avenue by the Cut Bridge.<br />
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</div>The 7<sup>th</sup> Indiana missed most of the action on July 1<sup>st</sup> as they were detached from the brigade in Emmitsburg by Maj Gen Reynolds for a guard detail. They rejoined the 2<sup>nd</sup> Brigade late afternoon / early evening on the 1<sup>st</sup>. This monument is on the summit of Culp’s Hill where they were in position until July 5<sup>th</sup> 1863. They were organized in Dearborn, Decatur, Johnson, Hendricks, Marion and Ohio counties, Indiana in September 1861 and served until September 23, 1864 when the remaining members of the regiment were absorbed into the 19<sup>th</sup> Indiana Infantry of Iron Brigade fame. They entered the battle with 431 men and suffered 2 killed, 5 wounded and 3 missing. Their monument was dedicated on October 28, 1885.<br />
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I hope you found this informative. My plan is to continue every couple weeks with new posts on another brigade (1st Corps through 12th), and I will occasionally pepper the site with additional Civil War tidbits that I think may be interesting. As always, feel free to comment, I will reply to all.<br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">As I'm sure that most of the people (both of you) who read this blog are aware, we are in the middle of the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War. This week notably is the anniversary of the first major battle of the Civil War, First Manassas (or First Bull Run if you prefer). </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span></span></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.4em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Brig. Gen. Irvin McDowell was appointed by President Lincoln to command the Union Army of Northeastern Virginia. McDowell was harassed by impatient politicians and citizens in Washington, who wished to see a quick battlefield victory over the Confederate Army . Lincoln too was concerned as several of the "90 day" units who enlisted in the early days following Ft. Sumpter were about to expire. McDowell, however, was concerned about the untried nature of his army. He was reassured by President Lincoln, "You are green, it is true, but they are green also; you are all green alike." Against his better judgment, McDowell commenced campaigning. On July 16, 1861, the general departed Washington with the largest field army yet gathered on the continent, about 35,000 men <span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 1em;"><sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-3" style="font-style: normal; line-height: 1em;"></sup></span></span></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.4em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Confederate Army of the Potomac with nearly 22,000 men under Beauregard was encamped near Manassas Junction, approximately 25 miles from the United States capital. McDowell planned to attack this numerically inferior enemy army. </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.4em;">On July 21, 1861 the battle commenced. Without going into too much detail, the early part of the battle the Union Army seemed to have the advantage, but due to lack of training and leadership failed to press the advantage, and ultimately was crushed by a Confederate counterattack later in the day. The routed Union Army that took days to march the 25 miles from Washington took hours to retreat back. </div></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Bull Run was the largest and bloodiest battle in American history up to that point. Union casualties were 460 killed, 1,124 wounded, and 1,312 missing or captured; Confederate casualties were 387 killed, 1,582 wounded, and 13 missing.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.4em;">Many things came from this first major land engagement.</div></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><br />
</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.4em;">McDowell was rlieved of command, and was replaced by Major General George McClellan who excelled at building and training an army, but was less than a great battlefield commander. </div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.4em;"> A day after the battle, (July 22nd) Lincoln signed a bill calling for the 3 year enlistment of an additional 500,000 troops. </div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.4em;">Beauregard was promoted by Jefferson Davis to the rank of full general. </div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.4em;"><br />
</div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.4em;">And on this field, Brigadier General Barnard Bee (CSA), told his troops to reform on Henry Hill behind former VMI professor's Thomas Jackson Virginia troops. Bee said, "There is Jackson standing like a stone wall. Let us determine to die here, and we will conquer. Rally behind the Virginians!" Jackson would be forever more known as Stonewall Jackson. Bee was mortally wounded shortly after. </div><div style="line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.4em;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Graffiti of Private Eugene P Geer 5th NY Infantry in Stone House. He died of his wounds Sept. 30, 1862 at the age of 17. This is from the Second Battle of Manassas.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Graffiti of Private Charles E. Brehm 5th NY Infantry in Stone House. He recovered from his wounds and survived the war.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Union Memorial to the Battles of First and Second Bull Run, Dedicated 1865. Note the artillery shells on the monument, they were live until about 60 or so years ago.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close up of Jackson on Little Sorrell. Obviously not to scale, this monument was built in the late '30s or early 40's (I can't remember which at this moment)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Monument to Brigadier General Francis Bartow (CSA), reported to be the first Confederate officer to die in the battle. He was mortally wounded on this spot on Henry House Hill.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Opposite side of Jackson Monument is this monument to the mortal wounding of Brigadier General Barnard Bee (CSA) who just before his wounding told his men, "There stands Jackson like a stonewall..."</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cannons of the Rhode Island Battery (USA) on Matthews Hill</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of Henry House Hill from Rhode Island Battery location on Matthew's Hill</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Confederate Cemetery at Manassas. At least 266 men are interred here, all but 2 are unidentified.</td></tr>
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</span></span></div></div></div></div>Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10860169621367692923noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15644149.post-36785364057249923662011-06-17T12:06:00.001-04:002011-06-17T12:09:00.318-04:00<div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>Neat coincidences...</u></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">There are so many amazing coincidences out there, it's hard not to believe that there is a higher power controlling the strings that are our lives.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Example...one of the guys I was hired with 20 years ago was in boot camp at Great Lakes the same time I was. We never met, but told several of the same stories. Coincidence? Probably.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Last night at the station, this same guy saw me studying info on Gettysburg, he told me that he had just done some family research and his great-great-great? grandfather fought for the 11th Pennsylvania Infantry during the Civil War.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">The 11th Pa has one of my favorite monuments at Gettysburg...Sallie the pit bull is featured on their monument. So obviously I had to find as much information as I could.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">So here is a bit of what I have found and what Dave was able to tell me.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">John B. McGrew (M'Grew)...Captain, Company G, 11th Pa, from West Elizabeth Pa, was 36 when he joined up on August 28, 1862, was wounded at Fredericksburg (I believe in the area of The Slaughter Pen Farm), and was discharged on March 15, 1865 on a surgeon's certificate. Prior to the war he was a medical doctor, but wasn't used as one during the war, rather he was a company commander for an infantry unit.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">The unit was engaged at the West Woods at Antietam, although I'm still trying to find muster rolls for the battle, I'm not sure if Capt. McGrew was with the regiment at that time as he had only joined a few weeks before. From the time of his joining the regiment the 11th fought at 2nd Bull Run, Chantilly, South Mountain, Antietam and Fredericksburg where Capt. McGrew was wounded. Again, I'm not sure which battles he may have fought in prior to Fredericksburg (but as I find out more info, I'll add it)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">The 11th Pa Regiment had the distinction of being the oldest continuously serving regiment in the state at the time of the Civil War (serving since the American Revolution) first formed in Philadelphia on 10/25/1776.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">This is a picture of the 1910 reunion of the 11th Pa at Gettysburg. I'm not sure if Capt. McGrew was present here or if he fought at Gettysburg. To be sure he knew of Sallie the regimental mascot.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I'll keep on my buddy Dave, and keep doing research on Captain McGrew. If you have anything that may help in my search, I'd be appreciative.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">The picture of the 11th Pa Reunion was taken from the following website: <a href="http://loyaltyofdogs.wordpress.com/2011/05/07/old-soldiers-remember-sallie/">http://loyaltyofdogs.wordpress.com/2011/05/07/old-soldiers-remember-sallie/</a></div>Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10860169621367692923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15644149.post-75286409920008339462011-06-14T15:59:00.001-04:002011-06-14T16:43:55.267-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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I started this week's study with the order of battle for the 3rd Corps of the Union Army. I also downloaded a ton of maps from www.civilwar.org to help better understand the timing of events in the battle. For the record civilwar.org is the site of The Civil War Trust, their main purpose is battlefield preservation. This is a fine organization to belong to, and a fine charity to donate to as well.<br />
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Did anybody happen to see Gettysburg on the History Channel on Memorial Day? It's been widely panned by many in the Civil War community. My opinion is the cinematography was great, I liked the fact that Culp's Hill got mentioned, and for somebody with little knowledge or with a passing knowledge of the battle, it wasn't bad. For anybody with an interest in the battle...there were many issues with this television show, things that were incorrect, or omitted outright to name a few. But I won't get into that here.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The first shot marker is located on US Rt 30 just a few miles west of Herr's Ridge (on the right as you travel west on Rt 30)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>7th Wisconsin, 1st Corps, 1st Division, 1st Brigade AOP</u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"> McPherson's Ridge (on Stone Avenue), this monument was dedicated in 1888, they went into action with 370 men and lost 194 as casualties at Gettysburg. Their war record listed on the other side of this monument shows they fought in 25 battles including Antietam, Gettysburg, Spottsylvania, The Wilderness, Cold Harbor and more, suffering 1157 casualties for the duration of the war.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Sergeant Jefferson Coates, Company H, 7th Wisconsin. For unsurpassed courage in battle on 7/1/63 where he had both eyes shot out. He received a brevet promotion to Captain for his actions as well.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">The pictures of Sgt Coates and the 2nd Mississippi battle flag are not mine, I have taken them from the following web sites..</div><div style="text-align: left;">Sgt Coates: www.findagrave.com</div><div style="text-align: left;">2nd Mississippi Battle Flag: www.2ndmississippi.com</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I hope you enjoyed this installment, please feel free to leave comments. Until next time...</div>Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10860169621367692923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15644149.post-27433763388168591972011-05-22T13:43:00.002-04:002011-05-22T21:09:54.058-04:00<div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>Finally Feeling Better</u></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">After close to 2 weeks feeling like death, I'm finally feeling better. My studies are progressing (not as fast as I'd like them to, but who am I to complain).</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">A friend of mine from work recently went to Charleston SC (which is on my list for this year, along with Gettysburg, Antietam (both again), and Manassas). During his adventures he was nice enough to grab a model of the Hunley for me, as a Navy vet who served on a sub tender, I thought that was pretty damned cool of him.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">And as my short term attention span goes...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">The June 2000 issue of Civil War Times had an article on the best and worst monuments at Gettysburg, as one who was never afraid to give an opinion, I'll comment on their posts, and add a few suggestions of my own. <br />
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I threw in pictures where I have copies, the rest you have to look up on your own as I won't use somebody else's pictures here. A great reference for pictures of monuments, please go to...<a href="http://www.drawthesword.goellnitz.org/">http://www.drawthesword.goellnitz.org/</a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>21st Pa Cavalry</u></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">Yeah, a pretty funky looking monument, they suggested it looks like something from a Godfather movie, and I really can't disagree.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>20th MA Infantry</u></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">Basically a large conglomerate type of rock on a pedestal. Not the prettiest thing in the world, but it was taken from a playground in Roxbury, Massachusetts, so it's a part of home for those who couldn't return. Among the complaints of the overall appearance, the writer also questions the validity of the story.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>90th PA Infantry</u></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">A stone replica of a tree that was destroyed by artillery fire. There is a bird nest as well as accouterments of battle. Again a rather plain memorial, but the story behind the bird nest is it was allegedly dislodged during the battle and replaced by a member of the unit while under fire.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Finished Product Longstreet Memorial</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsXmoaAhRkhoFPwtDFm97YVcWvFim-e9oQ-qh6H3PZn5Z4q9XsFtv5LG9bW6dQOXqjPm4xZ4D3XnBhpi9uCFK0C8xuZwCu1mCxdiAtRgq_vDKdmTThdi_3bVUc0zI_spyGHHRxAA/s1600/100_0341.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsXmoaAhRkhoFPwtDFm97YVcWvFim-e9oQ-qh6H3PZn5Z4q9XsFtv5LG9bW6dQOXqjPm4xZ4D3XnBhpi9uCFK0C8xuZwCu1mCxdiAtRgq_vDKdmTThdi_3bVUc0zI_spyGHHRxAA/s320/100_0341.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">My take on the monuments of Gettysburg...</div><div style="text-align: left;">I have my favorites, and ones that I think are "better" than others. But that being said, remember what I said while discussing the Mississippi monument. The "older" monuments were of a design chosen an approved of by the members of the unit they represent. Many of them actually depict a member of the unit. There is a direct connect with the past and these monuments. <br />
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</u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>42nd NY Tammany Regiment</u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">They were from NYC, their monument shows a native american warrior...what is the significance? On my not favorite list.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUtYFoEUnrZwFNuy7WECuu6BoULNDujbcrCBvy6dcX91xT2nBTYHdlJg9w9nnhpSL1Rymz1ykEZuVFk4dqSZhEZjrVW1fE65N9P9jy2CU0tdTbt39GjcHFL2cZPrd2_-452fpFZw/s1600/DSC02764.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUtYFoEUnrZwFNuy7WECuu6BoULNDujbcrCBvy6dcX91xT2nBTYHdlJg9w9nnhpSL1Rymz1ykEZuVFk4dqSZhEZjrVW1fE65N9P9jy2CU0tdTbt39GjcHFL2cZPrd2_-452fpFZw/s320/DSC02764.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><u>56th Pennsylvania</u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This must be on my "favorites" list as I have taken several pictures of it. I think I like the balance of the rifles with the colors in the middle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggPTkESUmR7hgzFVk_y5KITIP8icXAOY_o2iNocG6CN2Wolz-29xOl3ZJmMeOcPaOXNJrQfMDUbPoEYMSXDoQezwKf1C60i1mv0SWbiRdQLT9IMQO1rTI-e0aNoHYluNPOfTXpHA/s1600/DSC05350.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggPTkESUmR7hgzFVk_y5KITIP8icXAOY_o2iNocG6CN2Wolz-29xOl3ZJmMeOcPaOXNJrQfMDUbPoEYMSXDoQezwKf1C60i1mv0SWbiRdQLT9IMQO1rTI-e0aNoHYluNPOfTXpHA/s320/DSC05350.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><u>11th Pennsylvania</u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sometimes the story makes the monument special to me. At the base of the monument is a pit bull named Sallie. She was given to an officer in the regiment. She was found after the battle protecting the bodies of her men. She was killed in battle at Petersburg.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCu2Hwua7dMP8OIYGmyNzX7cDF1ygFIJD-i40KaqwK9SXX2208E4iCn-rN1uaKHptpxm7r7rMwVAKja28TbZvX_gt-9UWiIW3Wuo_mEs9tuC6V1kNnSq7T42cuEU5hxylJzYTqyg/s1600/DSC05364.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCu2Hwua7dMP8OIYGmyNzX7cDF1ygFIJD-i40KaqwK9SXX2208E4iCn-rN1uaKHptpxm7r7rMwVAKja28TbZvX_gt-9UWiIW3Wuo_mEs9tuC6V1kNnSq7T42cuEU5hxylJzYTqyg/s320/DSC05364.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguUfU0cGIcq8OeNH6Hy9YgNuq36TblK5ggmclX-6f6RksEH3VhLBlu6QqSTKyff93m-f3-QiV1RDF_Wna4z7ru3zCzJCh0NAH29Yw5jxyBXm5C476YEG_lA8n-DlMv0pFBVvfPQA/s1600/DSC05365.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguUfU0cGIcq8OeNH6Hy9YgNuq36TblK5ggmclX-6f6RksEH3VhLBlu6QqSTKyff93m-f3-QiV1RDF_Wna4z7ru3zCzJCh0NAH29Yw5jxyBXm5C476YEG_lA8n-DlMv0pFBVvfPQA/s320/DSC05365.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><u>74th Pennsylvania</u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The detail in the soldier's face showing his sadness and anguish is moving to me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW9pzepA3CTxpv4wuUroW9jDPMyI-N1lC1uOro9ipO9_lL1X3XZZ4mP-Nqfz9z_pXL5qS7ip454eRgYffe5uypbyxAb4dxyy58hxw7vNuIhxCfy7qQtRv4lSowsPVWDz-B52Mkvw/s1600/DSC05377.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW9pzepA3CTxpv4wuUroW9jDPMyI-N1lC1uOro9ipO9_lL1X3XZZ4mP-Nqfz9z_pXL5qS7ip454eRgYffe5uypbyxAb4dxyy58hxw7vNuIhxCfy7qQtRv4lSowsPVWDz-B52Mkvw/s320/DSC05377.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><u>Other Monuments I Like</u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Like the magazine article I didn't include the Pennsylvania or Virginia monuments. But I am very fond of both. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Virginia monument depicts Lee on Traveller, with representations of every type of soldier that was part of the Army of Northern Virginia.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Pennsylvania monument is the largest on the battlefield. Among other items of interest are the bronze plaques on the outer perimeter of the monument that name every soldier from Pennsylvania who fought at Gettysburg.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The 40th New York monument. This is by Devil's Den and depicts a soldier in laying down behind rocks looking to take a shot.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On the above list, as earlier stated, I like the Irish Brigade monument, 73rd New York, and the North Carolina monument. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My lists of "best and worst" monuments aren't complete, there are somewhere in the neighborhood of 1300 monuments at Gettysburg, each has its positives and negatives. The important thing to remember is what they commemorate.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One thing that breaks my heart and angers me is when I read stories about the vandalism of these monuments. This is an ongoing issue. Some monuments have been splashed with paint, others have had parts broken off of them, others still have been dragged (yes dragged) to the point of near destruction. If you want to do something positive for the battlefield go to The Gettysburg Foundation and either donate your time or money.</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.gettysburgfoundation.org/56">http://www.gettysburgfoundation.org/56</a> </div></div>Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10860169621367692923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15644149.post-86890187995432155912011-05-12T15:40:00.000-04:002011-05-13T16:43:13.214-04:00<div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>A Break From All Things Gettysburg (kinda)</u></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">I've been a bit under the weather this week, so my studies have suffered. I spent a little time crawling around the web and found a site worth checking out. It's called civilwartalk.com. The people I've met so far are very knowledgeable about all things American Civil War. There are break out discussion forums on everything from reenacting, and civil war politics to specific battles. It's well worth the look.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Anyhow, one of the persons I met on the board mentioned they were considering a trip to Salinesville. For the uninitiated, Salinesville is a little town in eastern Ohio that was the site of John Morgan's surrender. It is also the site of the northernmost battle of the Civil War.</div><div style="text-align: left;">The town itself is very small, and there isn't much to commemorate the events there. There are a few markers outside of town that I'll show here.</div><div style="text-align: left;">It's been a few years since I took the trip, and my memory is fuzzy. I know that I used the book <i style="font-weight: bold;">The Longest Raid of the Civil War</i> by Lester V. Horwitz as a reference, and I'm inclined to say that I used Blue and Gray Magazine as a reference also, (but if I did, I have misplaced the copy)</div><div style="text-align: left;">So without further ado, here are some pictures from Salinesville Ohio.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This first picture is along Rte 158. It is the marker commemorating Morgan's surrender to Major George Rue. There is a picture out there of the dedication of this in 1910 with Rue and his wife flanking the marker.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw-aSZzlcC2QUmHXSemNrR1hTddL9SfDUaiXPzlX-4I5mJROFfVtSxfFqSlyMnFrmZDd_31B3_clxVu9fYwjYmqohO2l6yqAFidB95-eqq-eM6a0BS0q2fOh0PPCFMyWr2a97cgw/s1600/DSC02524.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw-aSZzlcC2QUmHXSemNrR1hTddL9SfDUaiXPzlX-4I5mJROFfVtSxfFqSlyMnFrmZDd_31B3_clxVu9fYwjYmqohO2l6yqAFidB95-eqq-eM6a0BS0q2fOh0PPCFMyWr2a97cgw/s320/DSC02524.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is the view looking east on Rte 158 from the marker, Morgan's men lined this road for over a mile after the surrender.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoQIUxmOOjZu8zT7dpX_89QP5Wb6l7O6KUCW6mbH9ypxH63Al6VsFIRmq1H-8LDiktnzwxx0i3oHnB8IH6dqYYOAl-DA0V_8pjd3x8SHjc7GmKZOqTFjNRlt2kSGGohvsX8QNABg/s1600/DSC02530.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoQIUxmOOjZu8zT7dpX_89QP5Wb6l7O6KUCW6mbH9ypxH63Al6VsFIRmq1H-8LDiktnzwxx0i3oHnB8IH6dqYYOAl-DA0V_8pjd3x8SHjc7GmKZOqTFjNRlt2kSGGohvsX8QNABg/s320/DSC02530.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">This is taken on Rt 93 just outside of Salinesville (it's kind of hidden in plain sight), it marks the sight of an engagement between Morgan's Raiders and troops under Union General James Shackelford.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPTSs0ZVNfDm252PeU6GtluFZlNF6MOv4olqZJuZxEnnvPAjBWAsIGaRITlcIN_qmKW0fY7pto73_-2VPp3ne7C54npYcPDyLVL5MT95hNwhLstlzaZP2zdCtw_Vqkc4kwX-Gycg/s1600/DSC02531.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPTSs0ZVNfDm252PeU6GtluFZlNF6MOv4olqZJuZxEnnvPAjBWAsIGaRITlcIN_qmKW0fY7pto73_-2VPp3ne7C54npYcPDyLVL5MT95hNwhLstlzaZP2zdCtw_Vqkc4kwX-Gycg/s320/DSC02531.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">These next two pictures are the the lay of the land next to the Shackelford / Morgan marker, in the first picture you can see Rte 93 on the left</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo-Nze662KOzF_6QE7f_VZ3U5-UL5lgY9KyBavQ0sYujUhbzkRSinuDpnpvsVUI-87Hst_MYbThOAHzra4PhHIERzIfT7zfahDh-14sSrq7tNlRBaB8-Pxxusy4w18JWrKo20HOA/s1600/DSC02536.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo-Nze662KOzF_6QE7f_VZ3U5-UL5lgY9KyBavQ0sYujUhbzkRSinuDpnpvsVUI-87Hst_MYbThOAHzra4PhHIERzIfT7zfahDh-14sSrq7tNlRBaB8-Pxxusy4w18JWrKo20HOA/s320/DSC02536.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">This marker is at the intersection of Routes 164 and 55 just outside of Monroeville Ohio. It explains the pursuit of Morgan's Raiders by Shackelford's troops.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6bvQhXif6qIDO0-tBezcAspOj57jtnE21Or0_kuM3Rwrs6OcALU_dtARLmPN-2PNdclEQXAJTuqGnqG9KugOFrOp5NdcBPvmoUtPTVXVZpstcCosWKgjtsR0vyUPrAm1jfrwdbw/s1600/DSC02541.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6bvQhXif6qIDO0-tBezcAspOj57jtnE21Or0_kuM3Rwrs6OcALU_dtARLmPN-2PNdclEQXAJTuqGnqG9KugOFrOp5NdcBPvmoUtPTVXVZpstcCosWKgjtsR0vyUPrAm1jfrwdbw/s320/DSC02541.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The next 3 pictures are of the intersection of 164 and 55 showing the lay of the land around the previous monument.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj035BOAtpvM-DCsV5d2wXz0wL3sMFHqk3gzM5hewohCqIdHaSP_9oEU1HNm83AT_dC63ZnlHZBLwAyS8QUhxt6OghIfwK57b6h5LfACO50-1hnvSsXWxUcMyjoeyLFJUgMQSitNg/s1600/DSC02543.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj035BOAtpvM-DCsV5d2wXz0wL3sMFHqk3gzM5hewohCqIdHaSP_9oEU1HNm83AT_dC63ZnlHZBLwAyS8QUhxt6OghIfwK57b6h5LfACO50-1hnvSsXWxUcMyjoeyLFJUgMQSitNg/s320/DSC02543.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Like I said earlier, there isn't a whole lot out there commemorating these battles. Morgan's Raid started prior to and ended just after the battle of Gettysburg. While it may have had impact locally, and diverted some resources that could have confronted Lee at Gettysburg, the overall impact of the Raid seems (to me at least) to have been minimal.</div>Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10860169621367692923noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15644149.post-76445802994663604192011-05-04T12:56:00.000-04:002011-05-04T12:56:28.809-04:00<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><u><b>Why I do the things I do…</b></u></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><u><b><br />
</b></u></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">I was talking with a friend the other day, and he asked why I am working towards being a Licensed Battlefield Guide. “Is the money that good?” He asked.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I paused and thought for a few seconds and had an answer.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">The sheer joy of learning is why I’m doing this.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">I thought about all the things I had to memorize going through paramedic school that didn’t interest me a whit, and I realized that if I had that kind of focus and drive on a subject I cared about the results would be dramatic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">I go to Gettysburg several times a year, and am never bored.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I always manage to find something new to see or learn about.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t stick to the conventional there (or at any battlefield I visit).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I try to get off the trails and paths and see things from a different perspective.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know more about the battle than a lot of people out there, but not nearly as much as others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">How could I improve my knowledge on this subject?</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">Reenacting?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not for me…I was in the military for four years and remember why I got out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plus when you have to work to stay “in character” it seems like you are working too hard to enjoy what you’re there for.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">Reading?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve always been a voracious reader, but how would I be able to measure my progress?</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">Write a novel?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Good Lord no!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are much better authors out there than I could ever hope to be who have already written a ton of books on Gettysburg and the Civil War as a whole.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And if I couldn’t add anything substantial to the conversation, I probably shouldn’t try to get in on it.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">Then I found out about the LBG test.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is a way I could measure my knowledge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They hit on so many topics on the battle that you have to have a deep understanding of the battle to even consider taking the test.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">I set the goal for myself to be able to pass the written test.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If I can pass the written test, then I will be satisfied.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know going into this that they only create a very few LBGs every two years, and that achieving that may be beyond what I am capable of.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">On another track...</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">I have an affinity for the Civil War.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m not sure what the draw or attraction to it is.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My family wasn’t in the US when the war was waged, so I have no direct ties.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>There is closeness in that several battlefields are within a 4-6 hour drive from my house, but the same argument can be made about the French and Indian War and The Revolution.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>There is something truly special about the Civil War.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> It was the first war to be widely photographed. It was a war of innovation (both strategically and with weaponry). In a sense it was the first "modern" war.</span>It forever changed so many things; how we perceive ourselves as a nation; the face of both the North American continent and the world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a war initially fought because of constitutional interpretation, that later became identified with a higher meaning.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">I don’t profess to have this great knowledge of history, or even the Civil War.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t have a degree of any type.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have the knowledge I’ve gained through self directed research, and opinions that I have formed based on my interpretation of the facts as I learn them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hope to share some of them here as I add more posts.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">Next week's post will include pictures (from where, I haven't decided yet).</div>Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10860169621367692923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15644149.post-78342006540035982572011-04-25T11:43:00.000-04:002011-04-25T11:43:02.071-04:00Another week of studying and memorization complete...<br />
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I've managed through repetition and memorization to lock down the order of battle from the entire 1st Corps through the 2nd Division of the 2nd Corps down to the regimental level. It's amazing how much you can absorb when you put your mind to it.<br />
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Recently (earlier this month), I was in Gettysburg and managed to find my way up to Neill Avenue (also called Lost Lane). There is a narrow goat path that leads from a dead end street, down to a stream bottom, and back up a steep hillside. The route to the area isn't marked anywhere that I am aware of, and it is not handicapped accessible. The trail is about 8-10' wide and is bordered by private property. This I know because the landowner managed to hang "No Trespassing" signs on just about every tree that bordered the trail. The area of Neill Avenue is the extreme right position of the Union Army at Gettysburg. Here are some pictures I took, enjoy.<br />
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This is the original marker for Neill Avenue, visible in the second picture on the right hand side.<br />
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The view from the beginning of Neill Avenue. Note that the property on either side is privately owned.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This next monument I really took a shine to. I really like the "Union Shield" design of it with the 6th Corps insignia in the middle. This monument is to the 7th Maine Infantry who were also assigned here on July 3rd.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPFZb8HumW7AdVpUAlyARzvh57fku124E5vv_neR6brX0Txr6MZxLmKimax_ijsDspCAd4wNr5o1eLzO1S06waLiolDjOYzLP6pvD5tfJm3OL9oNkQSWIRhI4GZ_7M1S5zMe-90A/s1600/DSC05502.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPFZb8HumW7AdVpUAlyARzvh57fku124E5vv_neR6brX0Txr6MZxLmKimax_ijsDspCAd4wNr5o1eLzO1S06waLiolDjOYzLP6pvD5tfJm3OL9oNkQSWIRhI4GZ_7M1S5zMe-90A/s400/DSC05502.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Looking downhill on the right hand side you can see the 7th Maine Monument, and close to center you can see the monument to the 49th New York.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc8kbOfhAJksKySU45ou_iASdywfhYb8enHshfAEpZwayAaIeYdn6EGrdqUKaUBcCSrdBU7DVovk9hyphenhypheno2g77ge-uaB_mONDEWsrqsCVN8ZtIX_be_7j1RsggEGkbLELz5ONu6Gjw/s1600/DSC05516.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc8kbOfhAJksKySU45ou_iASdywfhYb8enHshfAEpZwayAaIeYdn6EGrdqUKaUBcCSrdBU7DVovk9hyphenhypheno2g77ge-uaB_mONDEWsrqsCVN8ZtIX_be_7j1RsggEGkbLELz5ONu6Gjw/s400/DSC05516.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A little further up Neill Avenue and to the left we find a monument to the 43rd New York Infantry, they were assigned here on the 2nd of July. They had an impressive battle history including the Peninsula Campaign, the 7 Day's Battle, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg (obviously), Grant's Overland Campaign, Petersburg, and Appomattox (to name a few)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV9H6GtfNOpntd8qM-3CYdWu3gJ5pa4eZJuKsBbMZuyTei5R4HQ7heWojBg679oerC_Ft04TNAxDZ5wa30SWQFAONBeT9tbYQkdmGLzqP_CY-T1Onkgg0h-wJLffKpMdqLE2B1IQ/s1600/DSC05503.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV9H6GtfNOpntd8qM-3CYdWu3gJ5pa4eZJuKsBbMZuyTei5R4HQ7heWojBg679oerC_Ft04TNAxDZ5wa30SWQFAONBeT9tbYQkdmGLzqP_CY-T1Onkgg0h-wJLffKpMdqLE2B1IQ/s320/DSC05503.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Looking back down at the first section of Neill Avenue you can see the 3rd Brigade marker and the 43rd NY Monument.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjknwK8FAiWmRSOw0cVjgpxNRFZtYnShAKurDie2t1kw92-dI0TPPg4q38hrrMJR064SEU-Oficia6FoZGh2ERbbF-sLQ6sP3ZUHVQu2g2YEgHwO5f9IqWzgxnzaOT4v6g19kYFog/s1600/DSC05506.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjknwK8FAiWmRSOw0cVjgpxNRFZtYnShAKurDie2t1kw92-dI0TPPg4q38hrrMJR064SEU-Oficia6FoZGh2ERbbF-sLQ6sP3ZUHVQu2g2YEgHwO5f9IqWzgxnzaOT4v6g19kYFog/s400/DSC05506.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Nearing the end of Neill Avenue (the second part of it) we approach the monument to 61st Pennsylvania. They held the position of the extreme right of the Army of the Potomac at Gettysburg. After marching 37 miles, they arrived at Gettysburg on July 2, 1863 and were assigned to assist the 12th Corps, they were moved to this position on the morning of July 3rd. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz1Ne16jpWKpjD9YepIeev4a3k6fatf8TpOPwWsZ3dKyTscYc-p_ZWSF_GsloC-taPlalmkWbSYodcILovlmzZQm907eceRDOlY6RnB-7BRw9jZivMKfX0QhpC_fx-Z4SfS2Jtkg/s1600/DSC05507.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz1Ne16jpWKpjD9YepIeev4a3k6fatf8TpOPwWsZ3dKyTscYc-p_ZWSF_GsloC-taPlalmkWbSYodcILovlmzZQm907eceRDOlY6RnB-7BRw9jZivMKfX0QhpC_fx-Z4SfS2Jtkg/s320/DSC05507.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Finally we reach the marker denoting the extreme right of the Army of the Potomac. The little stone marker on the right is a flank marker from the 61st Pennsylvania. You can tell where the Park Service property ends by the "No Trespassing" sign on the tree in the background. Maybe it's me, but if you own property in a historic area, shouldn't you be willing to accept that people are going to want to be there?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGJXuXFgLnwTxiHbhVQIQbiIqJrzWCKWPyplOxcK_FXI1AnvX0zV3W2LOLVQ-SQ76h_pukf7DTSDMLeh0AsrMByGXSxNKnjmpMKXb_pAlCYKI1H7Rbf9Px9MEdxUwEKuiPg2lb8Q/s1600/DSC05512.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGJXuXFgLnwTxiHbhVQIQbiIqJrzWCKWPyplOxcK_FXI1AnvX0zV3W2LOLVQ-SQ76h_pukf7DTSDMLeh0AsrMByGXSxNKnjmpMKXb_pAlCYKI1H7Rbf9Px9MEdxUwEKuiPg2lb8Q/s400/DSC05512.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10860169621367692923noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15644149.post-90459789836787811622011-04-19T12:38:00.001-04:002011-04-19T12:38:25.320-04:00The memorization by repetition process continues, I'm 100% with the 1st Corps, and am through the 1st Division of the 2nd Corps (with 100% accuracy).<br />
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For the record my reading and listening list these days are rather short...<br />
I'm presently reading Gettysburg The First Day by Pfanz, and listening (on my IPOD) to Gettysburg by Sears.<br />
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If you're interested there are several great books out there on the topic...The Gettysburg Campaign (A Study in Command) by Coddington; any of the Gettysburg series by Pfanz; for battlefield knowledge a new book that has only been out for a year or so is The Complete Gettysburg Guide by Petruzzi and Stanley.<br />
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There are also several websites out there that are a great reference...<br />
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Gettysburg Daily <a href="http://www.gettysburgdaily.com/">http://www.gettysburgdaily.com/</a> (a site run by several licensed battlefield guides), this site has a wealth of information specifically on the battlefield and surrounding area;<br />
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The Battle of Gettysburg Resource Center <a href="http://gburginfo.brinkster.net/index.htm">http://gburginfo.brinkster.net/index.htm</a>; it's not updated often, but has a lot of basic information to get you started.<br />
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The Civil War Trust <a href="http://www.civilwar.org/welcome/">http://www.civilwar.org/welcome/</a> (formerly the Civil War Battlefield Preservation Trust); this group's focus is battlefield preservation, they are a great charity and use donations to purchase threatened battlefield properties to ensure availability for future generations, they also have great maps and additional information on battles.<br />
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and Stone Sentinals <a href="http://www.stonesentinels.com/">http://www.stonesentinels.com/</a>, they have pictures and information on the monuments of several battlefields.<br />
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There are others that I go to as well, and in the future I will add information on those sites as well.<br />
Happy studies.Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10860169621367692923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15644149.post-7962635710095305122011-04-16T14:19:00.000-04:002011-04-16T14:19:30.181-04:00<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><b><u>More period graffiti from Gettysburg...</u></b></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">My studies are progressing, and I'm most of the way through the 1st Division of the 2nd Corps...but nice weather and my motorcycle are both calling out to me.</div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Anywho, here are some more pictures and descriptions of period graffiti from the Gettysburg Battlefield. As I said in my last post, the pictures posted here are ones I have taken myself.</div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">These first two are from the George Spangler Farm, they are on the out building that General Armistead was taken to after being mortally wounded during Pickett's Charge. I'm not sure the time frame that they are from, but this is from a not very widely traveled part of the battlefield, in fact when the pictures were taken was right after the park service took ownership of these buildings. The first one is on the door to the building, the second picture is of the windowsill. </div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is taken atop a large boulder in the area of the Valley of Death...experience being hindsight, don't try climbing up here to take this picture unless you have somebody to help you down (getting up there was the easy part)...what you're looking at is a very faint outline of the US Flag, the rock is known as Flag Rock conveniently. There is another carving up there, the initials UFS 1873.</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Just inside Devil's Den near the 4th Maine memorial is this engraving to the 4th Maine. Now quite easy to find and darned near in plain sight, this was "rediscovered" in 1993 by Licensed Battlefield Guide Timothy Smith after brush was cleared from the area.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxfPgiRAmG673O0g-IiDuQnfrRRVZHWhpt5ZDplKVtNpd7Barb4W9DrsEYjQWm6MY_4swTeTcqHTuRYLQBLVceZxb_NxIbgh1P7eAqxgkP96InWqrtZ4FUBXUIcu1brU49Hu-f_A/s1600/DSC01850.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxfPgiRAmG673O0g-IiDuQnfrRRVZHWhpt5ZDplKVtNpd7Barb4W9DrsEYjQWm6MY_4swTeTcqHTuRYLQBLVceZxb_NxIbgh1P7eAqxgkP96InWqrtZ4FUBXUIcu1brU49Hu-f_A/s400/DSC01850.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> This one is in plain sight across from the Irish Brigade Memorial (by the memorial plaque to the 28th Massachusetts Field Hospital), it's easy to miss though. Not sure who PB is...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTg3Lrzr6polzBaqruOepHWJBxEZ_mwHUJEPWtHNOauHZmIOKhriFqAYPD4h5cM_YnrL9PsFnTOYCSjkf3NVpCP01cWPNUiTuOoNleRJr6R_VEokougtwxbqalQ_yOFL8lZ9e6Sg/s1600/DSC01852.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTg3Lrzr6polzBaqruOepHWJBxEZ_mwHUJEPWtHNOauHZmIOKhriFqAYPD4h5cM_YnrL9PsFnTOYCSjkf3NVpCP01cWPNUiTuOoNleRJr6R_VEokougtwxbqalQ_yOFL8lZ9e6Sg/s320/DSC01852.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the same rock from a distance...can you see the PB?</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This next rock is the David Acheson Rock. Acheson was a Captain with the 140th Pennsylvania Infantry, he was killed in the Wheatfield, he was buried just inside the woodline at the Weikert farm and the stone was marked with his initials and regiment so his family could retrieve the body at a later time. His remains were returned to Washington County (Pa) about 2 weeks after the battle.</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Over by Spangler Spring is the "Coble Rock", this one is fairly well known and is inscribed with "AL Coble 1st NC REG"</div><div style="text-align: center;">Private Augustus Lucian Coble served w/ Company E, 1st North Carolina Infantry as a color bearer during the battle. It is believed that in 1913 at the 50th reunion of the battle, he made this marking.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht38Sh4ApfxSzrqqKwAyf9Bz68P0BoI2D-FvXWwxn9Oj74avT4R4y0Re6UsQNkQ9rzYktvMclODtYqe0Kxpn07nhIRwc2gSO6LANmg3bYSb3xyDOgki2jT4H3sni7mkriQhWJ1Vg/s1600/DSC01895.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht38Sh4ApfxSzrqqKwAyf9Bz68P0BoI2D-FvXWwxn9Oj74avT4R4y0Re6UsQNkQ9rzYktvMclODtYqe0Kxpn07nhIRwc2gSO6LANmg3bYSb3xyDOgki2jT4H3sni7mkriQhWJ1Vg/s320/DSC01895.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A wide shot of the Coble Rock.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Blc1okfASxGlmyZtJ1b1A1jJ2F5KrscXX9jCfusSaYaOvKXwXX45E07M2aUFg5ubxO1b4MD945kkyKKIjZozXC1YVLg-ohFkkklgleQbEZNF8YOgL2qgPv1f1efLwJiSLcNbFg/s1600/DSC01896.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Blc1okfASxGlmyZtJ1b1A1jJ2F5KrscXX9jCfusSaYaOvKXwXX45E07M2aUFg5ubxO1b4MD945kkyKKIjZozXC1YVLg-ohFkkklgleQbEZNF8YOgL2qgPv1f1efLwJiSLcNbFg/s320/DSC01896.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The Daniel Lady Farm on Hanover Road was used as a field hospital for Ewell's Corps, carved on a beam in the barn are 2 sets of initials, this first reads, "BAR, 23VA" and has been identified to Private Benjamin A Roberts, from Company K of the 23rd Virginia Infantry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsNgDkyDPLLbmSKHz6aDr6EkCuJaXLVZEqn3H3F7qrMfrBoS1q3ClFVm3EcoPMrU0W1uH36RU3xWxlSOH88e7HISWUdz0IOlFe5whVjrR6z61iNtRIv5yUOKrGqxuwNWmsJCE_bQ/s1600/DSC02932.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsNgDkyDPLLbmSKHz6aDr6EkCuJaXLVZEqn3H3F7qrMfrBoS1q3ClFVm3EcoPMrU0W1uH36RU3xWxlSOH88e7HISWUdz0IOlFe5whVjrR6z61iNtRIv5yUOKrGqxuwNWmsJCE_bQ/s320/DSC02932.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The second carving at the Daniel Lady Farm reads, "ABE 3NC" and has been identified to Private Aaron E Eubanks, Company G of the 3rd North Carolina Infantry</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOD_SFAb89odtKlUJosEn26AymiCB4ihUqR1LQ4tlvzYNzhjzMgiSIjQMHPZLRnQtZGPR946bR1Fx4jlCgy09AEWhKp65CpjwKQR5exTd7sv-iMAtTgLtgCse1WkI2JSBAkji5zA/s1600/DSC02935.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOD_SFAb89odtKlUJosEn26AymiCB4ihUqR1LQ4tlvzYNzhjzMgiSIjQMHPZLRnQtZGPR946bR1Fx4jlCgy09AEWhKp65CpjwKQR5exTd7sv-iMAtTgLtgCse1WkI2JSBAkji5zA/s320/DSC02935.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10860169621367692923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15644149.post-69804081400977937852011-04-12T13:52:00.000-04:002011-04-12T13:52:54.828-04:00The studying is ongoing and I can comfortably say I know the order of battle for the 1st Corps to the regimental level, and now I start studying the 2nd Corps.<br />
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One of the things I enjoy doing at Gettysburg (in particular) is finding period graffiti on the battlefield. Some (like Coble Rock by Spangler's Spring) are well known, others, not so much. Devil's Den was so covered with graffiti that when the Park Service finally obtained the property, they had to chisel much of the rocks there to remove it (look for period photos and you'll see what I mean).<br />
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For your viewing pleasure, here is some period graffiti that I've found (using reference material) on the battlefield. For the record all pictures shown in this post were taken by yours truly.<br />
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This one is on the south wall of the McPherson Barn, if you can't make it out it reads:<br />
JCT 143 PV<br />
SMG Sept 12 1889<br />
This one was found in 2004 by the son of a battlefield guide. THe carvings are traced to Jonas C Tubbs and Singleton M. Goss. Tubbs was a private when taken prisoner on the first day of the battle, Goss was a drummer boy who served throughout the war.<br />
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Again this is one not too many people see, mainly because this is from one of the less famous areas of the battlefield (not to mention the steep uphill walk to get here). These are atop of Big Round Top. They may not all be visible in this picture, but the names are: J. Noble; J. Hinchcliff; J.Crumlish; and the initials WHG and WHH.<br />
The identities aren't all known, but Hinchcliff and Crumlish are names of personnel who served in the Union Army, but weren't with units that fought at Gettysburg, maybe they were there for a reunion after the war?<br />
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This is up on Little Round Top, kind of in a hidden place but in plain sight (if you know where to look). This is behind the 91st Pennsylvania Monument. It commemorates the spot where Brigadier General Stephen Weed and Lt. Charles Hazlett died. It's very faint, but reads as follows, "C. E. Hazlett Fell / Com'g Batt'y D U.S. Art'y in Battle / July 2nd 1863"<br />
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These next two I found on the Henry Spangler Barn while exploring last year. I've never seen them written up anywhere, but that probably means I'm not looking in the right places. They are period, but I have no clue who they are related to. They read as follows: "C.A.S. (reversed S) 1871" and what to me looks like "C. SP. 1875" <br />
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That's it for today, I'll post more pix later this week.Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10860169621367692923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15644149.post-23810862312443636352011-04-09T11:12:00.000-04:002011-04-09T11:12:24.978-04:00Use it or lose it...<br />
I'm presently in the process of trying to learn the order of battle...<br />
I was doing really well, I had locked down the 1st Corps in about a week. Well I took a week off (vacation) and stopped doing the memorization drills that worked so well for me in paramedic school.<br />
I literally lost about 1/3 of what I had known cold.<br />
I did get to go to Gettysburg for 2 days though, so it's a trade off.<br />
After a big step back, I have rebounded, and am now working on learning the 2nd Corps.<br />
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I will post pix from my trip tomorrow (or later tonight)Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10860169621367692923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15644149.post-89975563113013594932011-04-03T17:25:00.000-04:002011-04-03T17:25:43.977-04:00Ahhh Gettysburg...<br />
I just returned from a trip to Gettysburg earlier this week. My friends's son was in town from Spokane as a graduation present. Wracking my brain trying to come up with entertaining things to do, I asked if he'd ever been to Gettysburg (or was even interested in it), he told me he loved all things Civil War, so we did 2 days in Gettysburg and 1 at Antietam.<br />
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The weather wasn't conducive to a lot of outside time, but that didn't deter us.<br />
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We spent the next 2 days exploring the battlefield at Gettysburg. It was interesting for me to try to see Gettysburg through Joe's eyes as this was his first visit. We walked Pickett's Charge (and retreat), up Big Round Top, all over Culp's Hill, the Bloody Wheat Field and the Peach Orchard. Joe indulged me as I was looking for an area I had never been to (Neill Avenue, also called Lost Lane) on Wolf's Hill. Following a poorly copied map and directions we eventually found it. We explored the rocks at Devil's Den and walked part of the Triangle Field.<br />
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When we were done, our legs were like jello and our feet blistered. And on we went.<br />
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We continued to Antietam Battlefield for a "day" trip. I won't go into detail about that here though. Maybe later.<br />
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My next post will have pix from this Gettysburg trip.Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10860169621367692923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15644149.post-8716293466276524832011-03-20T12:43:00.003-04:002011-03-20T12:59:54.332-04:00Wow,<div>I just came back and checked the site, and realized I haven't posted much of anything in 3 years. I know that in the past much of my postings have been about my political opinions, I think now I'm going to really lighten things up and write about things I enjoy...</div><div><br /></div><div>My latest project...</div><div>I plan on retiring sometime in the next 6-10 years (hopefully closer to 6 but realistically it will be 10), so I have to finally decide on what I want to be when I grow up.</div><div><br /></div><div>The band I was in was a great diversion, we played out live once then sort of broke up. There wasn't any hatred or anything like that, but we were 4 guys with 4 different lives going in 4 different directions. For the most part we are still close, still get together and have fun, just without a long term plan to go anywhere with it. I doubt that it'll ever go anywhere besides a fun diversion in the future, so that's probably not what I want to be.</div><div><br /></div><div>There aren't many jobs out there for 50+ year old professional hunters, so I would imagine that's out.</div><div><br /></div><div>As much as I like guns and tinkering with them, I can't see becoming a gunsmith (too much paperwork), I just don't have the true mechanical ability, and it would take something I enjoy and make it work.</div><div><br /></div><div>I like teaching, but I don't have a degree, and really don't want to jump through the hoops necessary to get one, so educating the youth of America won't work. I still teach at the fire academy on a regular basis, but that's very part time at best.</div><div><br /></div><div>Which takes me to the solution...</div><div>I love the history behind the American Civil War. I've been to 20 or so battlefields (big and small). My library is filled with books on it. I am a cesspool of useless facts and information. I have decided to try to become a licensed battlefield guide at Gettysburg. </div><div><br /></div><div>I figure if I really crack down I should be ready for the test in 2 years, but I plan to study for the next 4. There is a ton of information to know: The order of battle; unit placement and actions for all 3 days of the battle; various landmarks; monuments and markers (there are 1000+ out there); weaponology; events leading up to the battle; the aftermath of the battle; politics of the war; reconstruction; and so on and so forth.</div><div><br /></div><div>I go to Gettysburg several times a year already, so this will both give the trips more of a purpose than gallivanting on the battlefield, and it will add to the scope of my knowledge. </div><div><br /></div><div>So the purpose of my blog for a while will be my studies and adventures as I work towards becoming a LBG. I'll post updates (more frequently than every 3 years) and pictures from my various visits to all battlefields (not just Gettysburg).</div><div><br /></div><div>I don't plan for this to be some great Civil War blog, if you want that, there are ones out there far better than I anticipate this being. But if there are things you want to see or discuss, jump on in and I'll add to the mix.</div>Erikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10860169621367692923noreply@blogger.com0