12th Regiment New Jersey Volunteers
2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 2nd Corps
(Front):In memory of
the men of the
Twelfth Regiment
New Jersey Infantry
Volunteers,
who fell upon this field
July 2d & 3d 1863,
and who elsewhere
died under the flag
this monument is dedicated
by their surviving comrades
as an example
to future generations.
12th Regt.
N.J. Vol.
(Around the middle step of the monument):
2nd Brig.
3rd Div.
2nd Corps
(Right Side):"Buck & Ball.
Calibre. 69."
Two charges were made
by this regiment on Bliss Barn
July 2d & 3d 1863
capturing it
Strength at muster in 992
Gained 907, total 1899
Died in service,
officers 9, enlisted men 252.
Lost on this field
Killed 2 officers, 20 men
Wounded, 4 officers, 80 men.
Missing 9, Total 115.
Marker is on Hancock Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
