19th Massachusetts Infantry
The 19th Massachusetts Infantry was raised from the counties of Essex, Middlesex, and Suffolk. It mustered in at Lynnfield on August 28, 1861. Company K was known as the “Boston Tiger Fire Zouaves.” Three companies were formed three companies from the First Battalion of Rifles, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia; these men initially at least were outfitted in unique green uniforms. The 231 men of the 19th at Gettysburg were commanded by Col. Arthur F. Devereux (1936-1906), a bookkeeper from Salem.
The rather simple regimental monument is located along Hancock Avenue, south of the Angle. A metal sign to the 19th also is located near the Clump of Trees at the Angle.
19th Massachusetts Infantry
2d Corps, 2d Division, 3d Brigade
Engaged: 231; 9 killed, 61 wounded, 7 missing
Monument: Hancock Avenue
Tags: Angle, Cemetery Ridge, Gettysburg, II Corps, massachusetts, Monument Project
Good post.
I never heard of this regiment before.
I have in my collection an officers sword that was given to william a hill on his being made a Lt. in the 19th mass. vol. inft. the sword is inscribed to him and dated 1862. I also have copies of his military papers. I wonder if any of his family is still in the area. would you have any info
Could you please eamil the title of the 19th Mass’s Regimental history?
Thank you
David V. Stroud