12th New Jersey Infantry
The 12th New Jersey regiment was recruited from the counties of Camden, Cumberland, Burlington, Gloucester, and Salem. It was enlisted at Woodbury in September 1862.
Their commander was Maj. John T. Hill (1836-1891), a bank clerk from New Brunswick. This was one of the largest regiments in the Second Corps.
The regiment’s rather simple monument is located on Hancock Avenue, just north of the Angle.
The monument’s main feature is a bronze relief that depicts the regiment’s charge of the Bliss barn on July 2 and 3.
This barn was burned during the battle and no longer stands. However, the site is park service property and is accessible to visitors.
A marker to the 12th, erected by the state of New Jersey, is located at the site of the barn.
12th New Jersey Infantry
2nd Corps, 3rd Division, 2nd Brigade
532; 23 killed, 83 wounded, 9 missing
Monument: Hancock Avenue
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