About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? June 2, 1886.

What is it made out of? Granite and Bronze.

What size is it? Marker is a two-part granite shaft topped by a pyramidal cap and set on a 6.5 foot square concrete pad (1896).

Who made it? Boston Marble & Granite Company, fabricator.

What does it depict? A square granite shaft adorned with a circular bronze relief plaque featuring a bust of Col. George H. Ward. It has an incised inscription on the front and back and a bronze bas-relief of Ward on the front.

What does it honor? On October 14, 1868, Ward was posthumously appointed to the rank of brevet brigadier general for “gallant and meritorious services in the battle of Ball’s Bluff, VA, Oct. 21, 1861, and in the battle of Gettysburg, PA, where killed.”

Inscription: HERE FELL MORTALLY WOUNDED/JULY2, 1863/GEORGE H. WARD/COLONEL COMMANDING/15TH REGT. MASS. VOL./HIS COMRADES AND FELLOW/CITIZENS OF WORCESTER/ERECT THIS MEMORIAL OF HIS/VALOR AND PATRIOTISM.

When was this photograph taken? March 23, 2012.

Where is it located? Field near Codori Farm off of the Emmitsburg Road. Located in the Codori farm field off the Emmitsburg Road northwest of the Angle.

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? No.

Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been changed or moved.

Main Profile: Fifteenth Massachusetts Infantry.

The 2nd Corps, 2nd Division, 1st Brigade was also known as Harrow’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Gibbon’s Division in the Second Corps, Army of the Potomac.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1912.

What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth sea-green granite. Plaque: Bronze.

What size is it? 36′ by 36′ base. Weight: 300 Pounds. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches.

Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department.

What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth sea-green granite pedestal with a square base. Base tapers to a smaller dimension at the tablet. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit.

What does it honor? One of 74 Union brigade monuments erected at Gettysburg by the United States War Department to describe the movements and itinerary of each Union brigade of the Army of the Potomac. The monuments were designed by E.B. Cope. Many of the inscription tablets were made of bronze melted down from Civil War cannons.

How is it inscribed? The monument reads,

ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
SECOND CORPS SECOND DIVISION
FIRST BRIGADE
Brig. Gen. William Harrow
Col. Francis E. Heath
19th Maine 15th Massachusetts
1st Minnesota 82D New York Infantry

July 2. Early in the morning took position in the rear of Second and Third Brigades. The 15th Mass. and 82D New York were advanced to the Emmitsburg Road on the right of Cordori House to support Third Corps the other two regiments were moved to the left on a line with the Third Brigade. The Third Corps having been forced back the advanced regiments were compelled to retire to the main line by Brig. Gen. Wright’s Brigade which captured several pieces of artillery but supports coming quickly to the Union line they forced the Confederates back across the Emmitsburg Road with heavy loss and retook the captured artillery Col. C. H. Ward 15th Mass. and Col. J. J. Huston 82D New York were mortally wounded.

July 3. At 1 P. M. a terrific cannonade was opened along the Confederate line in front which continued for about two hours followed by a charge of over 15,000 infantry its right striking Second and Third Brigades. This Brigade moved at once to the right and assisted the other two Brigades in repelling the assault and capturing a large number of prisoners and several flags.

Casualties Killed 10 Officers 137 Men Wounded 46 Officers 527 Men Captured or Missing 1 Officer 47 Men Total 768

When was this photograph taken? September 24, 2010.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on West side of Hancock Avenue, along route of old south loop of Hancock Avenue.

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? Yes.

Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been moved or materially altered.

Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views

At Gettysburg

Commander: Brig. Gen. William Harrow (November 14, 1822 – September 27, 1872) was an Indiana lawyer and a controversial Union general in the American Civil War. More about this officer.

After Action Report: After Action Report of Brig. Gen. William Harrow (will open a pop up window).

The 2nd Corps, 2nd Division, 3rd Brigade was also known as Hall’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Gibbon’s Division in the Second Corps, Army of the Potomac.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1912.

What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth sea-green granite. Plaque: Bronze.

What size is it? 36′ by 36′ base. Weight: 300 Pounds. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches.

Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department.

What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth sea-green granite pedestal with a square base. Base tapers to a smaller dimension at the tablet. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit.

What does it honor? One of 74 Union brigade monuments erected at Gettysburg by the United States War Department to describe the movements and itinerary of each Union brigade of the Army of the Potomac. The monuments were designed by E.B. Cope. Many of the inscription tablets were made of bronze melted down from Civil War cannons.

How is it inscribed? The monument reads,

ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
SECOND CORPS SECOND DIVISION
THIRD BRIGADE
Col. Norman J. Hall
19th 20th Massachusetts 7th Michigan
42D 59th (4 Cos.) New York Infantry

July 2. Took position on the line at the left of Second Brigade and of the copse of trees. The 19th Mass. and 42D New York were late in the day advanced to support Second Division Third Corps but retired on Second Division being forced back. The Brigade was attacked by Brig. Gen. Wright’s Brigade which overrun Battery A 1st Rhode Island then in advance but was repulsed with heavy loss and forced beyond the Emmitsburg Road.

July 3. Remained in position. At 3 P. M. Longstreet’s assault was made after a cannonade of two hours. The Brigade and the Second Brigade received the charge of Major Gen. Pickett’s Division which was repulsed with great loss in killed wounded prisoners and flags. In this engagement the First Brigade and the other troops were rushed to support of the two Brigades engaged and contributed to the victory. The Brigade remained in its position until the close of the battle.

Casualties Killed 6 Officers 75 Men Wounded 29 Officers 253 Men Captured or Missing 14 Men Total 377

When was this photograph taken? April 15, 2011.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on East side of Hancock Avenue, south of the Copse of Trees.

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? Yes.

Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been moved or materially altered.

Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views

At Gettysburg

Commander: Colonel Norman Jonathan Hall (1842 – May 26, 1867). More about this officer.

After Action Report: After Action Report of Col. Norman J. Hall (will open a pop up window).

Gibbon’s Division served as a member of the Second Corps in the Army of the Potomac.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1910.

What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Granite. Plaque: Bronze.

What size is it? Seven foot tall monolith.

Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department.

What does it depict? Monuments are rough-hewn monoliths, 4’2?x2?x7?H, consisting of Winnsboro, South Carolina granite. Bronze inscription tablet, 3’8?x3’6-3/4?, is affixed to the polished face of the monolith. Corps insignia, a bronze trefoil, is excised and polished at top of tablet.

What does it honor? One of 22 Union division monuments that describe the movements and itinerary of each division of the Army of the Potomac. Designed by E. B. Cope.

How is it inscribed? The monument reads,

ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
SECOND CORPS
SECOND DIVISION
Brig. General John Gibbon Brig. General William Harrow

First Brigade Brig. Gen. Wm. Harrow
Col. Francis E. Heath
Second Brigade Brig. Gen. A. S. Webb
Third Brigade Col. N. J. Hall
One Co. Mass. Sharpshooters

July 2. Arrived between 6 and 7 A. M. and went into position on line between Cemetery Hill and Round Top. Third Division on right and First Division on left. Second Brigade constituting the right Third Brigade the left and First Brigade in reserve. Sharp skirmishing continued through the day and artillery fire at intervals until near sunset when the Third Corps having been driven back Wright’s Georgia Brigade furiously attacked the Division and was repulsed with loss including many prisoners the Twelfth Corps coming to the support of the left.

July 3. Artillery firing until 9 A. M. and sharp skirmishing during the day. At 1 P. M. Confederates concentrated the fire of over 100 guns on the Second and Third Divisions and after two hours of uninterrupted firing charged with a force of over 15,000 infantry which was repulsed with great loss of life prisoners and flags. The Division remained in position with no further engagement than skirmish firing.

Casualties including Division Staff and attached troops Killed 25 Officers 319 Men Wounded 105 Officers 1097 Men Captured or Missing 6 Officers 95 Men Total 1647

When was this photograph taken? December 9, 2011.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located west side of Hancock Avenue near the Angle.

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? Yes.

Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been moved or materially altered.

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At Gettysburg

Commander: Brig. Gen. John Gibbon (April 20, 1827 – February 6, 1896) was a career United States Army officer who fought in the American Civil War and the Indian Wars. More about this officer.

After Action Report: After Action Report of Brig. Gen. John Gibbon (will open a pop up window).

The 2nd Corps, 2nd Division, 2nd Brigade was also known as Webb’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Gibbon’s Division in the Second Corps, Army of the Potomac.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1912.

What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth sea-green granite. Plaque: Bronze.

What size is it? 36′ by 36′ base. Weight: 300 Pounds. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches.

Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department.

What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth sea-green granite pedestal with a square base. Base tapers to a smaller dimension at the tablet. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit.

What does it honor? One of 74 Union brigade monuments erected at Gettysburg by the United States War Department to describe the movements and itinerary of each Union brigade of the Army of the Potomac. The monuments were designed by E.B. Cope. Many of the inscription tablets were made of bronze melted down from Civil War cannons.

How is it inscribed? The monument reads,

ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
SECOND CORPS SECOND DIVISION
SECOND BRIGADE
Brig. Gen. Alexander S. Webb
69th 71st 72D 106th Penna. Infantry

July 2. The 69th Penna. took position along the advanced line of the stone wall at the left of the Angle. The other regiments of the Brigade in the rear of the ridge. During the day two companies of the 71st and two of the 106th Penna. were sharply engaged on the skirmish line. About sunset Brig. Gen. Wright’s Brigade charged across the Emmitsburg Road to the Union line past the guns of Battery B 1st Rhode Island but was soon repulsed with the loss of many prisoners and forced back beyond the Emmitsburg Road. All the guns temporarily lost were retaken. At night the 71st and 106th Penna. except two companies on skirmish line were sent to the support of the Eleventh Corps on East Cemetery Hill. The former returned at midnight the latter remained.

July 3. At 3 P. M. after a heavy cannonading for two hours Major Gen. Pickett’s Division of about 5,000 men charged the line held by this and the Third Brigade breaking through the line at the Angle. Reinforcements coming up quickly the charge was repulsed with great loss. Nearly 1,000 prisoners and six battle flags were reported captured by the Brigade.

Casualties Killed 9 Officers 105 Men Wounded 27 Officers 311 men Captured or Missing 5 Officers 34 Men Total 491

When was this photograph taken? September 24, 2010.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located East side of Hancock Avenue across from the Copse of Trees.

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? Yes.

Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been moved or materially altered.

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At Gettysburg

Commander: Brig. Gen. Alexander Stewart Webb (February 15, 1835 – February 12, 1911) was a career United States Army officer and a Union general in the American Civil War who won the Medal of Honor for gallantry at the Battle of Gettysburg. After the war, he was president of the City College of New York for thirty-three years. More about this officer.

After Action Report: After Action Report of Brig. Gen. Alexander S. Webb (will open a pop up window).

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? 1885.

What is it made out of? Sculpture: granite; Base: granite.

What size is it? Sculpture: approx. H. 7 ft.; Base: approx. H. 4 ft. x W. 5 ft.

Who made it? Smith Granite Company, fabricator.

What does it depict? Slant-faced marker includes relief images of a knapsack and a bugle. An infantry cartridge box rests on top. The front inscription block and the knapsack are polished. Monument is a chamfered granite shaft with a flat face topped with a cartridge box and set on a 4×5 foot rough cut base with tooled edges. The shaft has an incised inscription in polished stone and the angle has a detail of a knapsack and bugle. Overall height is seven feet. Flanking markers are 1.6x.8 foot with a polished face and gable design.

What does it honor? Monument indicates the position held by the 19th Massachusetts Infantry on July 3, 1863 prior to and during Longstreet’s assault before rushing toward the Angle to assist the Philadelphia Brigade.

How is it inscribed? THE 19TH REGT MASS. VOL. INF’TY/OF THE/3RD BRIGADE-2ND DIVISION-2ND ARMY CORPS/STOOD HERE/ON THE AFTERNOON OF JULY 3RD 1863

When was this photograph taken? September 24, 2010.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Hancock Avenue, east side near the Angle and Copse of Trees, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325.

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? Yes.

Has this monument been moved or changed? It was previously located on the west side of Hancock Avenue at the Copse of Trees.

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At Gettysburg

The 19th Massachusetts Infantry served as a member of Hall’s Brigade in Gibbon’s Division of the Second Corps, Army of the Potomac. A Fighting 300 Regiment.

Commander: Col. Arthur F. Devereux (1936-1906). Book keeper from Salem. Wounded at Antietam. Post-war member of the Ohio state legislature from Cincinnati.

Number Engaged: 231

Casualties: 9 killed, 61 wounded, 7 missing

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

• 1st Lieutenant Herman Donath, Company C, of Roxbury, killed on July 3
• 2nd Lieutenant Sherman S. Robinson, Company A, of West Newbury, killed on July 3

Soldiers Buried in the Massachusetts Plot of the Gettysburg National Cemetery:

• Sgt. Gorham Coffin, Company A, C-28
• Pvt. Daniel Holland, Company D, D-32
• Pvt. Edmund Roche, Company E, C-30
• Cpl. Patrick Scannell, Company B, D-24
• Cpl. Thomas W. Tuttle, Company I, C-31
• Pvt. Jeremiah Y. Wells, Company H, C-32

After Action Report: After Action Report of Col. Arthur F. Devereux (will open a pop up window).

Medal of Honor Winners: DE CASTRO, JOSEPH H. Rank and organization: Corporal, Company I, 19th Massachusetts Infantry. Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 3 July 1863. Entered service at:——. Birth: Boston, Mass. Date of issue: 1 December 1864. Citation: Capture of flag of 19th Virginia regiment (C.S.A.).

FALLS, BENJAMIN F. Rank and organization: Color Sergeant, Company A, 19th Massachusetts Infantry. Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 3 July 1863. Entered service at: Lynn, Mass. Birth. Portsmouth, N.H. Date of issue. December 1864. Citation: Capture of flag. (Posthumous; Falls was killed at Spotsylvania.)

JELLISON, BENJAMIN H. Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company C, 19th Massachusetts Infantry. Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 3 July 1863. Entered service at: Newburyport, Mass. Birth: Newburyport, Mass. Date of issue: 1 December 1864. Citation: Capture of flag of 57th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.). He also assisted in taking prisoners.

RICE, EDMUND. Rank and organization: Major, 19th Massachusetts Infantry. Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 3 July 1863. Entered service at: Boston, Mass. Birth: Brighton, Mass. Date of issue: 6 October 1891. Citation: Conspicuous bravery on the third day of the battle on the countercharge against Pickett’s division where he fell severely wounded within the enemy’s lines.

ROBINSON, JOHN H. Rank and organization: Private, Company I, 19th Massachusetts Infantry. Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 3 July 1863. Entered service at: Roxbury, Mass. Birth: Ireland. Date of issue: 1 December 1864. Citation: Capture of flag of 57th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).

General Information

Raised: Essex, Middlesex, and Suffolk counties.

Regimental History ~ Dyer’s Compendium of the War of the Rebellion:

Organized at Lynnfield August 28, 1861. Left State for Washington, D.C., August 30. Attached to Lander’s Brigade, Division of the Potomac, to October, 1861. Lander’s Brigade, Stone’s (Sedgwick’s) Division, Army of the Potomac, to March, 1862. 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 2nd Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to March, 1864. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 2nd Army Corps, to June, 1865.

SERVICE.—Camp at Meridian Hill until September 12, 1861. Moved to Poolesville, Md., September 12-15. Guard duty on the Upper Potomac until December. Operations on the Potomac October 21-24. Action at Ball’s Bluff October 21. Moved to Muddy Run December 4, and duty there until March 12, 1862. Moved to Harper’s Ferry, thence to Charlestown and Berryville March 12-15. Ordered to Washington, D.C., March 24, and to the Peninsula March 27. Siege of Yorktown April 5-May 4. West Point May 7-8. Battle of Fair Oaks, Seven Pines, May 31-June 1. Seven days before Richmond June 25-July 1. Oak Grove, near Fair Oaks, June 25. Peach Orchard and Savage Station June 29. White Oak Swamp and Glendale June 30. Malvern Hill July 1. Harrison’s Landing July 8. At Harrison’s Landing until August 15. Movement to Alexandria August 15-28, thence to Fairfax C. H. August 28-31. Cover Pope’s retreat from Bull Run August 31-September 1. Maryland Campaign September-October. Battle of South Mountain September 14 (Reserve). Battle of Antietam September 16-17. Moved to Harper’s Ferry September 22, and duty there until October 30. Advance up Loudon Valley and movement to Falmouth, Va., October 30-November 17. Battle of Fredericksburg December 11-15. (Forlorn hope to cross Rappahannock at Fredericksburg December 11.) Duty at Falmouth, Va., until April, 1863. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Maryes’ Heights. Fredericksburg, May 3. Salem Heights May 3-4. Gettysburg (Pa.) Campaign June 11-July 24. Battle of Gettysburg July 2-4, Advance from the Rappahannock to the Rapidan September 13-17. Bristoe Campaign October 9-22. Bristoe Station October 14. Advance to line of the Rappahannock November 7-8. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. Robertson’s Tavern, or Locust Grove, November 27. At Stevensburg until May, 1864. Demonstration on the Rapidan February 6-7. Campaign from the Rapidan to the James May-June. Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7. Laurel Hill May 8. Spottsylvania May 8-12. Po River May 10. Spottsylvania C. H. May 12-21. Assault on the Salient May 12. North Anna River May 23-26. On line of the Pamunkey May 26-28. Totopotomoy May 28-31. Cold Harbor June 1-12. Before Petersburg June 16-18. Siege of Petersburg June 16, 1864. to April 2, 1865. Jerusalem Plank Road June 22-23, 1864. Demonstration north of the James July 27-29. Deep Bottom July 27-28. Strawberry Plains, Deep Bottom, August 14-18. Ream’s Station August 25. Boydton Plank Road, Hatcher’s Run, October 27-28. Dabney’s Mills, Hatcher’s Run, February 5-7, 1865. Watkin’s House March 25. Appomattox Campaign March 28-April 9. Crow’s House March 31. Fall of Petersburg April 2. Sailor’s Creek April 6. High Bridge and Farmville April 7. Appomattox C. H. April 9. Surrender of Lee and his army. At Burkesville until May 2. March to Washington May 2-13. Grand Review May 23. Duty at Washington until June 30. Mustered out June 30 and discharged July 22, 1865. Regiment lost during service 14 Officers and 147 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 133 Enlisted men by disease. Total 294.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? July 2, 1890.

What is it made out of? Sculpture: granite with bronze elements; Base: granite.

What size is it? Sculpture: approx. H. 14 ft. 3 in.; Base: approx. W. 8 ft. 4 in. x D. 6 ft. 8 in.

Who made it? Power, Maurice J., 1838-1902, sculptor.

What does it depict? Vertical shaft stands atop a tiered base. A New York State Seal is affixed to the upper portion of the shaft in the front. Other relief elements include crossed rifles, assorted Infantry gear and a trefoil, the insignia of the 2nd Corps. Monument is a two-part granite shaft set on a three-part 8.4×6.8 foot stepped base. The third tier of the base has a bronze Second Corps trefoil symbol on the face. The lower part of the shaft is finished stone with an incised inscription on the face and bronze tablets on the other sides. The upper part of the shaft is tapered with bronze trophies attached to the front and rear sides. Overall height is 14.3 feet.

What does it honor? It marks the position held by the 82nd New York on July 2 & 3, 1863.

How is it inscribed? THIS REGIMENT WAS MUSTERED IN SERVICE MAY 21ST 1861/SERVED WITH THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC IN ALL ITS CAMPAIGNS/FROM BULL RUN JULY 21ST 1861/PARTICIPATING IN TWENTY-NINE GENERAL ENGAGEMENTS UNTIL/MUSTERED OUT JUNE 25TH 1864. PRESENT FOR DUTY JULY 1ST A.M./24 OFFICERS AND 331 ENLISTED

When was this photograph taken? September 24, 2010.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Central Hancock Avenue, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on the west side of Hancock Avenue south of the Copse of Trees.

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? Yes.

Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been moved or materially altered.

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At Gettysburg

The 82nd New York Infantry was also known as Second New York Militia. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Harrow’s Brigade in Gibbon’s Division of the Second Corps, Army of the Potomac. A Fighting 300 Regiment.

Commander: Lt. Col. James Huston (1818-1863). Born in Ireland. Clerk in New York. Killed on July 2.

Number Engaged: 394

Casualties: 45 killed, 132 wounded, 15 missing

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

• 2nd Lieutenant John Cranston, Company F, 33, born in Ireland, mortally wounded on July 2
• Captain Jonah T. Hoyt, Company B, mortally wounded July 3, of Brooklyn, aged 38
• Lieut. Col. James Huston, Field Officer, of New York City, killed on July 2
• 1st Lieutenant John H. McDonald, Company E, killed on July 3, aged 33, of New York City

Soldiers Buried in the New York Plot of the Gettysburg National Cemetery:

• Pvt. Thomas J. Boyd, Company H, B-53
• Pvt. Matthew Byrnes, Company C, D-55
• Pvt. John Capper, Company E, D-14
• Pvt. Michael Corcoran, Company G, A-56
• Cpl. George Dalgleish, Company K, A-60
• Sgt. Thomas Devine, Company D, C-119
• Pvt. John H. Diemer, Company F, G-75
• Sgt. Benjamin F. Elliott, Company F, A-40
• Pvt. Philip Elliott, Company K, C-118
• Sgt. Patrick Farrington, Company G, D-24
• Pvt. James Gallagher, Company F, C-23
• Cpl. James R. Gray, Color Guard, Company C, E-1
• Cpl. Thomas Hurley, Company G, D-37
• Pvt. Henry Irving, Company F, G-74
• Cpl. David R. Johnston, Company I, D-38
• Cpl. Luke Kelly, Company F, G-72
• Pvt. John King, Company K, B-54
• Pvt. Patrick Lappin, Company H, A-133
• Sgt. John Larkin, Company K, C-42
• Sgt. Lyman H. Lee, Company B, G-71
• Cpl. Patrick McDonald, Company H, D-27
• Pvt. James Meehan, Company H, G-82
• Pvt. Thomas Murphy, Company F, G-73
• Cpl. John O’Brien, Company H, C-105
• Pvt. Conrad Schmidt, Company G, C-34
• Cpl. Richard Sheridan, Company E, E-113
• Pvt. George W. Sprague, Company G, G-70
• Pvt. William Stuart, Company C, B-44
• Pvt. John Tennison, Company K, B-40
• Pvt. Richard Titterginton, Company G, B-117
• Pvt. Henry Williams, Company F, A-73
• Sgt. John B. Wilson, Company C, A-74

After Action Report: After Action Report of Capt. John Darrow (ca. 1821-?) (will open a pop up window).

Medal of Honor Winners: CAREY, HUGH. Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company E, 82d New York Infantry. Place and date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 2 July 1863. Entered service at: ——. Birth: Ireland. Date of issue: 6 February 1888. Citation: Captured the flag of the 7th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.), being twice wounded in the effort.

General Information

Raised: New York City

Regimental History ~ Dyer’s Compendium of the War of the Rebellion:

Left State for Washington, D.C., May 18, 1861. Mustered into United States service May 28, 1861. Attached to Schenck’s Brigade, Tyler’s Division, McDowell’s Army of Northeast Virginia, to August, 1861. Stone’s Brigade, Division of the Potomac, to October, 1861. Gorman’s Brigade, Stone’s (Sedgwick’s) Division, Army of the Potomac, to March, 1862. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 2nd Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to June, 1864.

SERVICE.–Duty in the Defenses of Washington, D.C., and at Ball’s Cross Roads, Va., until July 16, 1861. Advance on Manassas, Va., July 16-21. Occupation of Fairfax Court House July 17. Battle of Bull Run July 21. Moved to Poolesville, Md., August 5. Picket and outpost duty on the Upper Potomac until February, 1862. Operations on the Potomac October 21-24, 1861. Battle of Ball’s Bluff October 21. Edwards’ Ferry October 22. Moved to Harper’s Ferry, W. Va, February 23, 1862, and duty there until March 7. Movement in support of General Shields at Winchester, Va., March 7-15. Moved to Washington, D.C., thence to Fortress Monroe, Va. March 22-April 1. Siege of Yorktown April 5-May 4. West Point May 7-8. Battle of Seven Pines or Fair Oaks May 31-June 1. Skirmishing before Richmond until June 25. Seven days before Richmond June 25-July 1. Gaines’ Mill, Garnett’s Farm, June 27. Peach Orchard and Savage Station June 29. White Oak Swamp and Glendale June 30. Malvern Hill July 1. At Harrison’s Landing until August 16. Movement to Fortress Monroe, thence to Centreville August 16-30. Battle of Bull Run August 30. Maryland Campaign September 6-22. Battles of South Mountain September 14; Antietam September 16-17. Moved to Harper’s Ferry, W. Va., September 22, and duty there until October 30. Movement to Falmouth, Va., October 30-November 20. Battle of Fredericksburg, Va., December 12-15. At Falmouth until April 27, 1863. “Mud March” January 20-24. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Operations about Franklin’s Crossing April 29-May 2. Battle of Maryes Heights, Fredericksburg, May 3. Salem Heights May 3-4. Banks’ Ford May 4. Battle of Gettysburg, Pa., July 2-4. Pursuit of Lee July 5-24. Duty on line of the Rappahannock to October. Advance from the Rappahannock to the Rapidan September 13-17. Bristoe Campaign October 9-22. Bristoe Station October 14. Advance to line of the Rappahannock November 7-8. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. Mine Run November 28-30. At and near Stevensburg until May, 1864. Demonstration on the Rapidan February 6-7. Morton’s Ford February 6-7. Campaign from the Rapidan to the James May 3-June 15. Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7; Spottsylvania May 8-12; Po River May 10; Spottsylvania Court House May 12-21. Assault on the Salient or “Bloody Angle” May 12. North Anna River May 23-26. On line of the Pamunkey May 26-28. Totopotomoy May 28-31. Cold Harbor June 1-12. Before Petersburg June 16-18. Siege of Petersburg June 16-25. Jerusalem Plank Road, Weldon Railroad, June 22-23. Mustered out June 25, 1864, expiration of term. Veterans and Recruits transferred to 59th Regiment New York Infantry July 10, 1864. Regiment lost during service 10 Officers and 171 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 5 Officers and 83 Enlisted men by disease. Total 269.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? Oct. 3, 1889.

What is it made out of? Sculpture: granite; Base: granite.

What size is it? Sculpture: approx. H. 12 ft. 7 in.; Base: approx. 1 ft. 8 in. x 7 ft. x 7 ft.

Who made it? Unknown, sculptor.

What does it depict? Monument is a square rough cut granite shaft with a pyramidal top with incised letters and set on a seven foot square smooth finished base with incised letters. The shaft has an incised smooth panel with inscription. Overall height is 12.7 feet. Flanking markers are 1.6×1 foot.

What does it honor? Monument marks the position held by the 19th Maine Infantry on July 3, 1863 as Longstreet’s Assault was launched.

How is it inscribed? 19TH MAINE INF’Y REG’T/1ST BRIGADE, 2D DIVISION, 2D CORPS

When was this photograph taken? June 7, 2011.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Hancock Avenue, west of United States Regulars monument, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325.

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? Yes.

Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been moved or materially altered.

Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views

At Gettysburg

The 19th Maine Infantry served as a member of Harrow’s Brigade in Gibbon’s Division of the Second Corps, Army of the Potomac. A Fighting 300 Regiment.

Commander: Col. Francis E. Heath (1838-1897). Clerk from Waterville. Wounded on July 3. Served post-war in the state legislature.

Number Engaged: 543

Casualties: 29 killed, 170 wounded, 4 missing

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

• 2nd Lieutenant Leroy S. Scott, Company D, of Belfast, mortally wounded on July 3
• Capt. George D. Smith, Company I, of Rockland, mortally wounded on July 2

Soldiers Buried in the Maine Plot of the Gettysburg National Cemetery:

• Cpl. Hollis F. Arnold, Company H, B-6
• Sgt. William E. Barrows, Company I, A-9
• Cpl. Samuel C. Brookings, Company H, F-4
• Pvt. Charles J. Carroll, Company G, B-9
• Pvt. Frank Coffin, Company B, B-2
• Pvt. Charles W. Collins, Company A, A-14
• Pvt. Abijah Crosby, Company C, G-3
• Sgt. Jesse A. Dorman, Company H, B-7
• Pvt. Charles E. Harriman, Company E, D-6
• Pvt. James T. Heal, Company K, B-3
• Pvt. George E. Hodgdon, Company C, B-8
• Pvt. Louria A. Kelly, Company D, A-12
• Sgt. Alexander Lord, Company C, A-8
• Pvt. William H. Low, Company E, A-6
• Pvt. John Merriam, Company D, G-2
• Cpl. Robert T. Newell, Company D, A-18
• Pvt. Ruel Nickerson, Company E, B-10
• Pvt. Loring C. Oliver, Company K, B-4
• Sgt. Chandler F. Perry, Company I, A-11
• 1st Sgt. Thomas T. Rideout, Company F, C-10
• Pvt. James Robbins, Company D, C-11
• Pvt. Samuel B. Shea, Company K, B-5
• Pvt. William H. Shorey, Company F, C-10
• Pvt. Hushai C. Thomas, Company D, B-11
• Cpl. Alfred P. Waterman, Company D, A-7
• Cpl. George H. Willey, Company H, D-7

After Action Report: After Action Report of Col. Francis E. Heath (will open a pop up window).

General Information

Raised: Kennebec, Knox, Sagadahoc, Somerset, and Waldo counties.

Regimental History ~ Dyer’s Compendium of the War of the Rebellion:

Organized at Bath and mustered in August 25, 1862. Left State for Washington, D.C., August 27. Attached to Defenses of Washington to October, 1862. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 2nd Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to June, 1865.

SERVICE.–Duty in the Defenses of Washington, D.C., until September 30, 1862. Moved to Harper’s Ferry, W. Va., September 30-October 4. Advance to Warrenton, Va., October 30-November 9. March to Falmouth November 15-17, Battle of Fredericksburg December 12-15, “Mud March” January 20-24, 1863. busy at Falmouth until April, 1863. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Maryes Heights, Fredericksburg, May 3. Salem Heights May 34. Banks Ford May 4. Gettysburg (Pa.) Campaign June 13-July 24. Haymarket June 25. Battle of Gettysburg July 1-3. Pursuit of Lee July 5-24. Bristoe Campaign October 9-22. Bristoe Station October 14. Advance to line of the Rappahannock November 7-8. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. Demonstration on the Rapidan February 6-7, 1864. Morton’s Ford February 6-7. Campaign from the Rapidan to the James May 3-June 15. Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7. Laurel Hill May 8. Spotsylvania May 8-12. Po River May 9-10. Spotsylvania C. H. May 12-21, “Bloody Angle,” Assault on the Salient, May 12. North Anna River May 23-26. Line of the Pamunkey May 26-28. Totopotomoy May 28-31. Cold Harbor June 1-12. Before Petersburg June 16-19. Siege of Petersburg June 16, 1864, to April 2, 1865. Jerusalem Plank Road June 22-23, 1864. Deep Bottom, north of the James, July 27-28. Mine Explosion, Petersburg, July 30 (Reserve). Demonstration north of the James August 13-20. Strawberry Plains, Deep Bottom, August 14-18. Ream’s Station August 25. Boydton Plank Road, Hatcher’s Run, October 27-28. Dabney’s Mills February 5-7, 1865. Appomattox Campaign March 28-April 9. Boydton Road March 30-31. Fall of Petersburg April 2. Sailor’s Creek April 6. High Bridge April 6-7. Farmville April 7. Appomattox C. H. April 9. Surrender of Lee and his army. At Burkesville April 11-May 2. March to Washington, D.C., May 2-15. Grand Review May 23. Mustered out May 31 and discharged June 7, 1865. Recruits transferred to 1st Maine Heavy Artillery. Regiment lost during service 3 Officers and 189 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 2 Officers and 182 Enlisted men by disease. Total 376.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? Installed Oct. 1885. Dedicated June 2, 1886.

What is it made out of? Marker: marble or granite; Relief: bronze;Base: marble or granite.

What size is it? Sculpture: approx. 54 x 30 x 30 in.; Base: approx. 3 x 4 x 4 ft.

Who made it? Dolly, W. P., sculptor. Boston Marble & Granite Company, fabricator.

What does it depict? Vertical marker on a square base contains a full-length relief of a uniformed Union soldier. He holds his rifle diagonally across his chest in both hands and wears a cap and moustache. A trefoil appears above the relief at the top of the marker. Monument is a 2.6 foot square granite shaft with a gable top that has an inscription of the west face and set on a four foot square smooth base. The shaft has a recessed bronze relief of a standing infantryman with a gun. Overall height is 7.6 feet. Flanking markers are 1.6×8 foot with gable tops that have inscriptions.

What does it honor? The monument originally stood east of the Copse of Trees, near the present location of the High Water Mark monument. It was moved by the Battlefield Memorial Association in the late 1880s to the position held by the Massachusetts troops on July 3, 1863.

When was this photograph taken? June 7, 2011.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, West of central Hancock Avenue, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located south of the copse of trees.

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? Yes.

Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been changed or moved.

Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views

At Gettysburg

The 15th Massachusetts Infantry it served as a member of Harrow’s Brigade in Gibbon’s Division of the Second Corps, Army of the Potomac. A Fighting 300 Regiment.

Commander: Col. George H. Ward (1826-1863). Farmer from Worcester. Wounded at Ball’s Bluff where he lost his left foot. Mortally wounded on July 2 and died the following day.

Number Engaged: 304

Casualties: 23 killed, 97 wounded, 28 missing

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

• 2nd Lieutenant Elisha G. Buss, Company K, of Clinton, mortally wounded on July 2
• Captain John Murkland, Company G, of Fitchburg, mortally wounded on July 2
• Colonel George H. Ward, field officer, of Worchester, mortally wounded on July 2

Soldiers Buried in the Massachusetts Plot of the Gettysburg National Cemetery:

• Sgt. Henry C. Ball, Company F, D-1
• Pvt. Joseph Beardsley, Company I, D-6
• Pvt. John T. Bixby, Company H, E-18 (Disease)
• Pvt. George L. Boss, Company B, D-10
• Pvt. George E. Burns, Company G, D-9
• Pvt. George W. Cross, Company E, D-5
• Cpl. Francis A. Lewis, Company A, D-8
• Pvt. John Marsh, Company B, D-2
• Pvt. Charles A. Reed, Company H, E-17
• Sgt. Edward B. Rollins, Company A, D-11
• Pvt. Francis Santum, Company I, D-7
• Pvt. Orman Stevens, Company D, D-4

After Action Report: After Action Report of Lieut. Col. George C. Joslin (1839-1916) (will open a pop up window).

General Information

Raised: Worchester County

Regimental History ~ Dyer’s Compendium of the War of the Rebellion:

Organized at Worcester and mustered in June 12, 1861. Moved to Washington, D.C., August 8-11. Attached to German’s Brigade, Stone’s (Sedgwick’s) Division, Army of the Potomac, to March, 1862. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 2nd Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to July, 1864.

SERVICE.–At Camp Kalorama until August 25, 1861. March to Poolesville, Md., August 25-27. Picket and outpost duty on the Upper Potomac from Conrad’s Ferry to Harrison’s Island until October 20. Operations on the Potomac October 21-24. Battle of Ball’s Bluff October 21. At Harper’s Ferry and Bolivar Heights until March 7, 1862. At Charlestown until March 10. At Berryville until March 13. Movement toward Winchester and return to Bolivar Heights March 13-15. Moved to Fortress Monroe March 22-April 1. Siege of Yorktown April 5-May 4. Battle of Fair Oaks, Seven Pines, May 31-June 1. Seven days before Richmond June 25-July 1. Peach Orchard and Savage Station June 29. White Oak Swamp and Glendale June 30. Malvern Hill July 1. At Harrison’s Landing until August 15. Movement to Alexandria August 15-28, and to Centreville August 29-30. Cover Pope’s retreat August 31-September 1. Battle of Antietam, Md., September 16-17. Moved to Harper’s Ferry September 22 and duty there until October 30. Movement to Falmouth, Va., October 30-November 20. Battle of Fredericksburg December 12-15. “Mud March” January 20-24, 1863. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Maryes Heights, Fredericksburg, May 3. Salem Heights May 3-4. Banks’ Ford May 4. Battle of Gettysburg, Pa., July 2-4. Advance from the Rappahannock to the Rapidan September 13-17. Bristoe Campaign October 9-22. Bristoe Station October 14. Advance to line of the Rappahannock November 7-8. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. Robertson’s Tavern or Locust Grove November 27. Morton’s Ford February 6-7, 1864. Picketing Rapidan until May, 1864. Campaign from the Rapidan to the James May-June. Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7; Laurel Hill May 8; Spottsylvania May 8-12; Po River May 10; Spottsylvania Court House May 12-21. Assault on the Salient at Spottsylvania Court House May 12. North Anna River May 23-26. Line of the Pamunkey May 26-28. Totopotomoy May 28-31. Cold Harbor June 1-12. Before Petersburg June 16-18. Siege of Petersburg June 16-July 12. Jerusalem Plank Road June 22-23. Left the front July 12. Mustered out July 28, 1864. Veterans and Recruits transferred to 20th Massachusetts. Regiment lost during service 14 Officers and 227 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 1 Officer and 121 Enlisted men by disease. Total 363.

About the Main Monument

When was it dedicated? Sept. 11, 1889.

What is it made out of? Sculpture: Quincy granite with bronze reliefs; Base: granite.

What size is it? Sculpture: approx. 12 ft. 4 in. x 2 ft. 9 in. x 2 ft. 9 in.; Base: approx. W. 5 ft. 11 in. x D. 5 ft. 11 in.

Who made it? Walz, John, 1844-1922, sculptor. John M. Gessler & Sons, fabricator.

What does it depict? Tiered, rough-hewn and polished monument contains two reliefs on the front and back and is topped with sculptural elements. The front relief is the Seal of the State of Pennsylvania and the rear relief depicts the Gettysburg engagement. The piece is topped with a trio of snare drums arranged on their sides in a pyramid shape surrounded on each side by a knapsack. The Corps insignia is found on all four sides. Monument is a three-part granite shaft topped with haversacks and drums and set on a 5.11 foot square base. The shaft has a bronze tablet and bas-relief. Overall height 12.4 feet. Flanking markers are ten inches square.

What does it honor? Indicates the advance position of the regiment on July 3, 1863.

How is it inscribed? 106TH/PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY/THE PHILADELPHIA BRIGADE

When was this photograph taken? April 17, 2011.

Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Hancock Avenue, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Monument located on the west side of Hancock Avenue at the Copse of Trees.

Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? Yes.

Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been moved or materially altered. The reliefs were treated with hot wax by E. Karkadoulias on Sept. 26 & 27, 1981.

Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views

At Gettysburg

The 106th Pennsylvania Infantry was also known as The Fifth California. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of Webb’s Brigade in Gibbon’s Division of the Second Corps, Army of the Potomac.

Commander: Lt. Col. William L. Curry (1833-1864). Paperhanger in Philadelphia. Mortally wounded at Spotsylvania on May 7, dying over two months later as a result of the wound on July 7, 1864.

Number Engaged: 335

Casualties: 9 killed, 54 wounded, 1 missing

Officers Killed at Gettysburg:

• 2nd Lieutenant William H. Smith, Company B, aged 32, of Philadelphia, killed on July 2

Soldiers Buried in the Pennsylvania Plot of the Gettysburg National Cemetery:

• Pvt. James Binker, Company B, D-46
• Cpl. Samuel Fitzinger, Company B, F-48
• Cpl. Samuel Hayburn, Company B, B-18
• Pvt. Joshua M. Hider, Company I, F-19
• Sgt. Samuel T. James, Company B, G-1
• Pvt. Michael Kelly, Company E, B-67
• Pvt. Isaac H. Rich, Company H, A-52
• Pvt. Anthony Starr, Company G, D-16

After Action Report: After Action Report of Lieut. Col. William L. Curry (will open a pop up window).

General Information

Raised: Bradford and Lycoming counties and Philadelphia

Regimental History ~ Dyer’s Compendium of the War of the Rebellion:

Organized at Philadelphia August 14 to October 31, 1861. Moved to Washington, D.C., November. Attached to Baker’s Brigade, Stone’s (Sedgwick’s) Division, Army of the Potomac, to March, 1862. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division. 2nd Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, to June, 1864. 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 2nd Army Corps, to June, 1865.

SERVICE.–Duty on Upper Potomac until March, 1862. Moved to Virginia Peninsula March 24-April 1. Siege of Yorktown April 5-May 4. Moved to West Point May 7. At Tyler’s Farm until May 31. Battle of Fair Oaks or Seven Pines, May 31-June 1. Skirmish at Fair Oaks June 8. Seven days before Richmond June 25-July 1. Peach Orchard and Savage Station June 29. Charles City Cross Roads and Glendale June 30. Malvern Hill July 1. At Harrison Landing until August 16. Movement to Newport News, thence to Alexandria August 16-28, and to Centreville August 28-30. Cover Pope’s retreat August 31-September 1, Chantilly September 1 (Reserve). Maryland Campaign September 6-22. Battle of Antietam September 16-17. Moved to Harper’s Ferry, W. Va.. September 22, and duty there until October 30. Movement to Falmouth, Va., October 30-November 20. Battle of Fredericksburg, Va., December 12-15. Burnside’s 2nd Campaign, “Mud March,” January 20-24, 1863. At Falmouth until April. Hartwood Church February 25. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Operations at Franklin’s Crossing April 29-May 2. Maryes Heights, Fredericksburg, May 3. Salem Heights May 3-4. Banks Ford May 4. Gettysburg (Pa.) Campaign June 11-July 24. Haymarket June 21 and 25. Battle of Gettysburg July 1-3. Pursuit of Lee July 5-24. Advance from the Rappahannock to the Rapidan September 13-15. Bristoe Campaign October 9-22. Advance to line of the Rappahannock November 7-8 Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. Payne’s Farm November 27. Demonstration on the Rapidan February 6-7, 1864. Rapidan Campaign. May 4-June 12. Battles of the Wilderness May 5-7. Laurel Hill May 8. Spottsylvania May 8-12. Po River May 10. Spottsylvania Court House May 12-21. Assault on the Salient May 12. North Anna River May 23-26. On line of the Pamunkey May 26-28. Totopotomoy May 28-31. Cold Harbor June 1-12. Before Petersburg June 16-18. Siege of Petersburg June 16, 1864, to April 2, 1865. Jerusalem Plank Road June 22-23, 1864. Demonstration on north side of the James at Deep Bottom July 27-29. Deep Bottom July 27-28. Mine Explosion, Petersburg, July 30. Demonstration on north side of the James at Deep Bottom August 18-20. Strawberry Plains, Deep Bottom, August 14-18. Ream’s Station August 25. Boydton Plank Road, Hatcher’s Run, October 27-28. Dabney’s Mills, Hatcher’s Run, February 5-7, 1865. Watkins’ House, Petersburg, March 25. Appomattox Campaign March 28-April 9. Vaughan Road, near Hatcher’s Run, March 29. Crow’s House March 31. Fall of Petersburg April 2. Sailor’s Creek April 6. High Bridge and Farmville April 7. Appomattox Court House April 9. Surrender of Lee and his army. At Burkesville May 2. March to Washington May 2-12. Grand Review May 23. Mustered out June 30, 1865. Regiment lost during service 9 Officers and 95 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 1 Officer and 92 Enlisted men by disease. Total 197.