24th Michigan Infantry
Posted to the Project on 31 Aug 07
The 24th Michigan was a member of the famous “Iron Brigade.” The “junior” regiment it was raised in the summer of 1862. Its monument stands in the woods on west McPherson Ridge where the regiment fought on July 1, 1863. The monument features a granite carved staute of a soldier loading his rifle. The soldier wears the famous “Black Hat” of the Iron Brigade. Other features include the state seal and crossed flags.
Raised mainly from Wayne County, the 24th Michigan was commanded at Gettysburg by Col. Henry A. Morrow (1829-1891), a lawyer from Detroit with Mexican War experience. Morrow was wounded carrying the regimental colors on July 1 and was succeeded by Capt. Albert M. Edwards (1836-1909), an editor in Detroit. The regiment numbered just under 500 at Gettysburg and suffered over 300 casualties.
24th Michigan Infantry
Members of the 1st Corps, 1st Division, 1st Brigade
Commanded by: Col. Henry A. Morrow (1829-1891)
Engaged: 496; 67 killed, 210 wounded, 86 missing
Monument: Meredith Avenue, McPherson’s Ridge [Alternate Image]
