(Front):Erected

by surviving members

and friends

Oct. 3, 1885.

119 Reg. P.V.

(Right):After a continuous march

of 37 miles, reached field

afternoon of 2nd

the Brigade

119th Penna. 6th Maine

49th Penna. 5th Wis.

covered extreme infantry

left of the Union army, east of the

Taneytown Raod on the 3rd

occupied this position

from evening of 3rd until

morning of the 5th

(Left):Maj. Gen. John Sedgwick

cmdg. 6th Army Corps

Brig. Gen. Horatio G. Wright

comdg. 1st Division

Brig. Gen. David A. Russell

comdg. 3d Brigade

Col. Peter C. Ellmaker

comdg. regiment.

(Back):Organized at Philada, Sept. 1, 1862.

Mustered out of service June 19, 1865.

Killed in action, died of wounds or from

disease 11 officers 195 men.

Wounded 305 officers & men.

Marker can be reached from South Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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