11th Massachusetts Infantry
Posted to the Project on 12 Sep 07
The 11th Massachusetts Infantry sadly reflects the effects of vandalism on the battlefield. The top of the regimental monument depicted the rather unique feature of an arm swinging a saber. On February 15, 2006, vandals ripped the top of the monument off. It has not yet been repaired. Also vandalized were the nearby 114th Pennsylvania monument and the 4th New York Battery at Devil’s Den. While the 114th monument has been repaired, the staute of an artilleryman from Smith’s 4th New York also has not yet been replaced. For more information and pictures, see Brother’s War: Acts of Desecration.
The 11th Massachusetts was raised from the counties of Essex, Middlesex, and Suffolk. Its commander at Gettysburg was Lt. Col. Porter D. Tripp (1826-1873). The 364 men of the 11th Massachusetts fought at this position on the Emmitsburg Road and suffered over 100 casualties here.
11th Massachusetts
3rd Corps, 2nd Division, 1st Brigade
Commanded by: Lt. Col. Porter D. Tripp (1826-1873)
Engaged: 364; 23 killed, 96 wounded, 10 missing
Monument: Intersection of the Emmitsburg Road and Sickles Avenue