28th PA Infantry 1st Brigade 2nd Division 12th Corps Monument by Gary Casteel

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28th PA Infantry 1st Brigade 2nd Division 12th Corps Monument by Gary Casteel

There are two monuments to the 28th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment on the Gettysburg battlefield. The original monument on Slocum Avenue was dedicated by the State of Pennsylvania in 1885. The rough-hewn stone monument is inset with a bronze tablet. It is dominated by the five pointed star that is the symbol of the Union 12th Corps. A carved stone forage cap is in the center of the base. This resin monument is engraved with: Text from the front of the Slocum Avenue monument: 28th Penna. Infantry 1st Brig. 2nd Div. 12th Corps July 3rd 1863 From the back of the monument: Mustered in June 28th 1861 Re-enlisted December 22d 1863 Mustered out July 18th 1865 Arrived at 3 p.m. July 1st and went into position on the ridge north of Little Round Top at 6.30 a.m. July 2nd moved to Culp’s Hill where the Regiment was advanced to Rock Creek to support the skirmish line. At dark retired and moved with the Brigade returned at about 3 a.m. July 3rd and at 8 a.m. relieved the troops in the breast works. Was relieved in turn and again advanced and occupied the works from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Present at Gettysburg 13 officers and 290 men. Killed and mortally wounded 6 men. Wounded 1 officer and 19 men. Captured or missing 2 men. This replica monument stands approximately 7” tall 9 ½” across the base. It is complete with all the text and imagery that is found on the original monument including a brief description of the regiment’s actions. These were produced by Gary Casteel who is well known for his talent in producing copies of monuments on the field and his pieces are much sought after.

Inventory Number:  MIS 273