Union Monuments - New York Infantry

49th New York Infantry Regiment
"Second Buffalo "

The monument to the 49th New York Infantry Regiment is southeast of Gettysburg on Neil Avenue. (see map)

The 49th New York was commanded at the Battle of Gettysburg by Colonel Daniel D. Bidwell. It brought 414 men to the field, losing 2 wounded.

From the front of the monument:

49th
N.Y. Inf'y

3d Brig 2d Div 6th Corps

From the rear:

Held this
position
July 3d 1863.

Mustered in
Aug. 26th 1861.

Engaged in
30 battles

Mustered out
June 27th 1865.

See more about the 49th New York Infantry Regiment During the Civil War