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Sixth Maine Battery ("Dow's")The monument to the Sixth Maine Battery is south of Gettysburg on Hancock Avenue north of United States Avenue. (see map) It was dedicated in 1889 by the State of Maine. The battery was commanded at the Battle of Gettysburg by Lieutenant Edwin B. Dow. It brought 103 men to the field serving four 12-pounded Napoleons, and suffered 13 men wounded. From the front of the monument: Dow's From the left side: McGilvery's Brigade. From the right side: Campaigns A.P. |
(below) Left Flank Marker for the Sixth Maine Battery
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(above) Monument to the Sixth Maine Battery on Hancock Avenue
(below) Side view of the monument to the Sixth Maine Battery and its attendant 12-pounder Napoleons. The State of Pennsylvania monument is in the distance down Hancock Avenue.
below) Right Flank Marker for the Sixth Maine Battery
