Wizz Loc: Maryland, USA

There are two monuments at Gettysburg dedicated to the 26th North Carolina infantry regiment,this one is located on Meredith Ave.The 26th brought 800 men to the field, with 588 men becoming casualties during the fighting on July 1st

Pettigrew's Brigade moved toward Gettysburg early on the morning of July 1 and shortly after noon deployed in line of battle on the ridge 60 yards west of here. The 26th North Carolina stood on the Brigade's left flank, facing these woods and the 24th Michigan of Meredith's Iron Brigade. The order to advance was made about 2:30 p.m. On nearing Willoughby Run the Regiment received a galling fire from the opposite bank. By Maj. Jones account the "fighting was terrible" with the forces "pouring volleys into each other at a distance not greater than 20 paces." After about an hour the Regiment had incurred very heavy losses, Col. Burgwyn had been mortally wounded and Lt. Col. Lane injured. The attack continued until the Union troops fell back through the streets of Gettysburg and took up positions south of town.

On July 9 Brigadier General James Johnston Pettigrew wrote that the Regiment had "Covered itself with glory... It fell to the lot of the 26th to charge one of the strongest positions possible... with a gallantry unsurpassed." Addressing his remarks to Zebulon Baird Vance, who had served as Colonel of the 26th until his election as Governor in August 1862, Pettigrew concluded that "Your old comrades did honor to your association with them, and to the state they represented."

26th North Carolina Infantry Monument

jeanbug35 Loc: Jonesboro AR

Thanks for the history lesson. Love anything to do with the Civil War.

oldmalky Loc: West Midlands,England.

Must admit tales of the civil war hold my attention and i really enjoyed that.

Wizz Loc: Maryland, USA

Thanks for the look and comment,jeanbug35! I do have some other Civil War posts that you might be interested in.

Wizz Loc: Maryland, USA

Thanks a lot,oldmalky! Glad that you were interested!

angler Loc: StHelens England

Excellent history lesson and photo,thanks for sharing Wizz.

Wizz Loc: Maryland, USA

Thanks for the look and comment,angler! Always appreciated!

Treepusher Loc: Kingston, Massachusetts

What a waste of brave men and boys on both sides, who stood and died not so much for an ideal, but for the friends they stood with. Honor them all, and never forget.

Wizz Loc: Maryland, USA

Never forget is right!Thanks for the look and comment!

Archy Loc: Lake Hamilton, Florida

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