5th Wisconsin Infantry
Posted to the Project on 05 Sep 07
The 5th Wisconsin Infantry monument is off the beaten path at Gettysburg.
Howe Avenue is located opposite of Wright Avenue near the base of Big Round Top off the Taneytown Road near its intersection with current day US 15. This cul-de-sac contains monuments belonging to the 6th Corps, 1st Division, 3rd Brigade.
The commander of the 5th Wisconsin was Col. Thomas S. Allen (1825-1905) a former member of the state legislature and a future state secretary of state. The 5th numbered nearly 500 at Gettysburg.
Like most of the 6th corps, it suffered no casualties at Gettysburg.
5th Wisconsin Infantry
Members of the 6th Corps, 1st Division, 3rd Brigade
Commanded by: Col. Thomas S. Allen (1825-1905)
Numbered: 491; no casualties
Monument: Howe Avenue between current U.S. 15 and the Taneytown Road
September 5th, 2007 at 1:38 pm
Jenny, I love how you’re sharing Gettysburg! My youngest gets US History this year. This will be a reference for her! Prayers that your September chemos will be smooth for you!
Karen