Union Monuments, New York Infantry

78th "Cameron Highlanders" &
102nd New York Infantry Regiments

The monument to the 78th and 102nd New York Infantry Regiments s southeast of Gettysburg on Slocum Avenue. (see map) It wes dedicated by the State of New York in 1888.

The 78th New York was commanded at the Battle of Gettysburg by Lieutenant Colonel Herbert Von Hammerstein. It brought 198 men to the field, losing 6 killed, 21 wounded and 3 missing.

The 102nd New York was commanded at the Gettysburg by Colonel James C. Lane until he was wounded on July 2. Captain Lewis R. Stegman then took command. The 102nd brought 248 men to the field, losing 4 killed, 17 wounded and 8 missing.

Both regiments were part of 3rd Brigade of the 2nd Divisionof the 12th Army Corps. They fought side by side throughout the war and were consolidated into one unit in July of 1864 due to casualties.

From the front of the monument:

78 & 102 N.Y. Infty

Ground occupied
during the battle by 102 N.Y. Regt. and 78 N.Y. Skirmishers on ground in front.
Col. James C. Lane (wounded)
and Lewis R. Stegman (commanding).
Killed 10, Wounded 38, missing 11, total 59.

From the rear:

In July 1864, these two
regiments were consolidated.
Mustered out July 1865,
Col. Harvey S. Chatfield commanding.

See more information on the 78th New York Infantry Regiment or the 102nd New York Infantry Regiment during the Civil War.