137th New York Infantry
Posted to the Project on 16 Oct 07
The 137th New York was raised from the counties of Broome, Tioga, and Tompkins in the fall of 1862. The commander at Gettysburg was Col. David Ireland (1832-1864), a Scottish born tailor in New York City who died of dysentery while colonel of the regiment in 1864.
The simple monument is similar to that of the 76th and 104th New York Infantry regiments. The main features are the bronze crossed rifles and the carved star that symbolizes the 12th Army Corps.
The monument marks the position of the 137th New York on July 2 “until the retreat of the Rebel Army.”
137th New York Infantry
12th Corps, 2nd Division, 3rd Brigade
Col. David Ireland (1832-1864)
Engaged: 456; 40 killed, 87 wounded, 10 missing
Monument: Culp’s Hill, just to the north of the “Saddle” on Slocum Avenue