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8th United States Infantry Regiment USA Flag

The monument to the Eighth United States Infantry Regiment is south of Gettysburg near Meade's Headquarters at the Leister House. see map

Hancock Avenue Pt. 4

From the monument:

Army of the Potomac
Headquarters, Provost Guard

Eighth U.S. Infantry
Eight companies,
Captain Edwin W.H. Read commanding

July 2 Arrived in the morning and engaged in provost duty until the close of battle.

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