Union Monuments, New York Infantry

146th New York Infantry Regiment

The monument to the 146th New York Infantry Regiment is south of Gettysburg on the north slope of Little Round Top, just downhill from the statue to Brigadier General Gouverneur Warren. (see map) It was dedicated in 1888 by the State of New York.

The 146th New York was commanded at the Battle of Gettysburg by Colonel Kenner Garrard. He took over command of the brigade on July 2 when Brigadier General Stephen Weed was mortally wounded, and Lieutenant Colonel David Tuttle took command of the regiment.

The 146th New York brought 534 men to the field, losing 4 men killed and 24 wounded.

From the front of the monument:

146th New York Infantry
(5th Oneida)
3d Brigade, 2d Division
5th Corps
Col's Garrard, Jenkins, Grindley

From the right side:

Engaged in
23 battles,
twice complimented
in general
orders.

From the left side:

From this position
Maj. Gen. Meade
observed the battle
for a time
on July 3d.

From the rear:

July 2d and 3d 1863.
Casualties
Killed 4
Wounded 24

See more on the 146th New York Infantry Regiment during the Civil War

(below) Flank markers for the 91st Pennsylvania (right) and
the 146th New York (left) at the foot of the boulder on
Little Round Top supporting the statue of General G. K. Warren. (see enlargment)