Union Monuments - New York Infantry

64th New York Infantry Regiment

The monument to the 64th New York Infantry Regiment is south of Gettysburg on Brooke Avenue in the Rose Woods. It was dedicated in 1890 by the State of New York. Location: 39.79499 N, 77.24698; see map

The 64th New York was commanded at the Battle of Gettysburg by Colonel David G. Bingham. He was wounded on July 2nd, and Major Leman W. Bradley took command of the regiment.

The 64th New York brought 237 men to the field, losing 15 killed, 64 wounded and 19 missing.

From the front of the monument:

64th N.Y. Infantry.
4th Brigade
1st Division
Second Corps
July 2, 1863

From the rear:

Casualties,
Killed,
Officers 4,
Enlisted men 11, total 15.
Wounded,
Officers 7,
Enlisted men 57, total 64.
Missing,
Enlisted men 19,
Total 98.

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