104th New York Infantry
Posted to the Project on 10 Nov 07
The 104th New York was also known as the “Wadsworth Guards.” The unit was raised from the counties of Livingston and Rensselaer in the fall of 1861 into the spring of 1862. Their commander at Gettysburg was Col. Gilbert G. Prey (1822-1903), a carpenter in Eagle.
The simple monument to the 104th features the unit number, a bronze New York seal, and a small bronze sculpture of soldier’s equipment near the base. The monument is located on Robinson Avenue where the regiment fought on July 1, 1863, taking fearful casualties in defense of Oak Ridge. In the background, Gettysburg College and the Oak Ridge “railroad cut” are visible.
104th New York Infantry
1st Corps, 2nd Division, 1st Brigade
Col. Gilbert G. Prey (1822-1903)
Engaged: 309; 11 killed, 91 wounded, 92 missing
Monument: Robinson Avenue, Oak Ridge