15th Massachusetts Infantry

The 15th Massachusetts Infantry was recruited from Worchester County in the summer of 1861. Their commander at Gettysburg was Col. George H. Ward (1826-1864), a farmer and militia officer from Worchester. Ward was wounded in the left leg on July 2; the leg was amputated and he died the following day. Command then devolved upon Lt. Col. George C. Joslin (1839-1916).

The main regimental monument is located along Hancock Avenue. It marks the position on July 3. A secondary monument featuring a relief of Col. Ward is located off the Emmitsburg Road near the Codori Farm. It marks the position he fell mortally wounded on July 2.

15th Massachusetts Infantry

2d Corps, 2d Division, 1st Brigade

304; 23 killed, 97 wounded, 28 missing

Monument: Hancock Avenue. Marker in field near Emmitsburg Road.

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