9th Massachusetts Infantry

Located in the woods along Sykes Avenue in the “saddle” between Little and Big Round Top, the 9th Massachusetts monument’s major feature is the capstone which is carved into the shape of the Fifth Corps Maltese Cross with the state seal carved within the larger Cross.

The commander at Gettysburg was Col. Patrick R. Guiney (1835-1877), a native of Ireland and a lawyer from Roxbury.  He lost an eye at the Battle of the Wilderness in 1864.

The regiment was raised from the counties of Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk, and Worcester.

There were almost 475 men at Gettysburg.

While the rest of the brigade fought in the Wheatfield, the 9th Massachusetts was detached.

This monument marks the position held by the regiment during the battle between Big and Little Round Tops.

(This monument is one of the many at Gettysburg badly in need of refurbishment.  As you can see, there are actually cobwebs on the capstone.  Much of the lettering on the monument has also faded with the passage of time.)

9th Massachusetts Infantry

5th Corps, 1st Division, 2nd Brigade

Col. Patrick R. Guiney (1835-1877)

Engaged: 474; 1 killed, 6 wounded

Monument: Sykes Avenue

Tags: Gettysburg, Little Round Top, massachusetts, Monument Project, V Corps, Wheatfield