39th New York Infantry
by Bill Rogers
Title
39th New York Infantry
Artist
Bill Rogers
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Photograph - Photos
Description
The monument to the 39th New York Volunteer Infantry is south of Gettysburg on Hancock Avenue in Ziegler’s Grove, The 39th New York was commanded at the Battle of Gettysburg by Major Hugo Hillebrandt, who was wounded on July 3rd. It brought 332 men to the field, having been consolidated to a battalion of four companies (A-D) in May of 1863. This Regiment at about 7 o’clock P.M. July 2d 1863 being ordered to support General Sickles’ line charged and drove the enemy recapturing the Guns and equipment of Battery I.This regiment (composed of 4 companies) held this position July 2d and 3d 1863.
Casualties
Killed 15
Wounded 80
Total 95.
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January 13th, 2021
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