45th Georgia Infantry
Second Battle of Manassas
August 29, 1862
3:00 p.m.
Thomas’ Brigade, A.P. Hill’s Division
Left Wing (Jackson)
Army of Northern Virginia, CSA
45th Georgia Infantry
Maj. W. L. Rice
“General Hill had sent a courier previously for us to get out but we failed to get the order. Our brigade fought like heroes. The first we knew both wings had given away and the 45th was nearly surrounded. I stood on the embankment and fired right down amongst the enemy just as they were charging up the bank. I turned and saw the whole regiment getting away, and I followed the example in triple quick time.”
- Sgt. Marion H. Fitzpatrick
Marker can be reached from Featherbed Lane (County Route 622).
Courtesy hmdb.org
