Purnell Legion (Maryland Cavalry)
Posted to the Project on 29 Nov 07
The Purnell Legion Maryland Cavalry, Company A came from Hartford County and was raised in the fall of 1861. The Legion numbered under 80 men at Gettysburg. Their commander was Capt. Robert E. Duvall (1812-1890), a farmer and state legislator from Bel Air.
The Legion’s monument is located along Gregg Avenue on the East Cavalry battlefield. It is a bas relief of a cavalry soldier kneeling with his carbine, a “tribute” to Maryland’s “loyal sons.”
Purnell Legion (Maryland Cavalry)
Cavalry Corps, 2nd Division, 1st Brigade
Capt. Robert E. Duvall (1812-1890)
Engaged 78; no loss
Monument: Gregg Avenue East Cavalry Field