2nd United States Infantry

The 2nd United States Infantry was recruited at New York City, Suffolk County (Massachusetts), and from St. Louis, Missouri. Organized in 1815, the regimental headquarters in 1861 was at Fort Kearny in the Nebraska Territory. There were six companies at Gettysburg (B, C, F, H, I, and K). The first commander was Maj. Arthur T. Lee (1814-1879), who was wounded on the 2d. Command devolved upon Capt. Samuel A. McKee, Jr. (1841-1864). He was killed by guerrillas near Greenwich, Virginia on April 11, 1864. The monument is located along Ayres Avenue near the Wheatfield.

2nd United States Infantry

5th Corps, 2nd Division, 2nd Brigade

Engaged: 237; 6 killed, 55 wounded, 6 missing

Monument: Ayres Avenue

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28 Mar 08 | Civil War, Monument Project
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