26th Pennsylvania Infantry
Posted to the Project on 24 Sep 07
The 26th Pennsylvania was raised in Philadelphia in May 1861. The commander at Gettysburg was Maj. Robert L. Bodine (1832-1874), a book keeper in Philadelphia.
The rather simple stone monument stands where the regiment fought on the Third Corps Emmitsburg Road line on July 2. Here, the unit suffered fearful casualties of over 200 of their number.
The monument is made of granite and features the diamond badge of the Third Corps. A bronze Pennsylvania state plaque and a carved soldier’s haversack are featured on the front of the monument.
26th Pennsylvania Infantry
3rd Corps, 2nd Division, 1st Brigade
Commanded by Maj. Robert L. Bodine (1832-1874)
Engaged 365; 30 killed, 176 wounded, 7 missing
Monument: Emmitsburg Road, near the Codori buildings