18th Massachusetts Infantry

Elements of more than three Federal corps fought in the cramped area of the Wheatfield.

Amongst these units were two small brigades of the 5th Corps sent early in the fight to aid De Trobiand’s brigade.

The 18th Massachusetts was raised from the counties of Bristol, Norfolk, and Plymouth. It’s commander at Gettysburg was Col. Joseph Hayes (1835-1912), a Boston real estate broker.

The regiment was engaged in the Wheatfield near where the monument to the regiment now stands.

It’s simple monument is located along Sickles Avenue in the area that is known as the Loop.

18th Massachusetts Infantry

5th Corps, 1st Division, 1st Brigade

Col. Joseph Hayes (1835-1912)

Engaged: 281; 1 killed, 23 wounded, 3 missing

Monument: The Loop

Tags: Gettysburg, massachusetts, Monument Project, V Corps, Wheatfield