Union Monuments - Wisconsin

5th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment

The monument to the Fifth Wisconsin Infantry Regiment is south of Gettysburg at the east end of Howe Avenue. It was erected by the State of Wisconsin in 1888.

Location: 39.78318 N, 77.22723 W; see map

The large cross topping the monument is the symbol of the Union Sixth Army Corps.

The 5th Wisconsin was commanded at the Battle of Gettysburg by Colonel Thomas S. Allen. It brought 491 men to the field, suffering no casualties as it served in reserve positions in the army's flank and rear.

From the front of the monument:

5th Wis. Vol.
Gettysburg July 2, 3, 4, 5.
3d Brig (Russels')
1st. Div. 6th Corps.
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War losses
174 killed, 548 wounded.
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Col. Amasa Cobb 1861-2.
Col. T.S. Allen 1863-4-5.

From the rear:

This regiment moved from centre
to this point early July 3rd to
resist threatened attack on this flank.
Moved hastily back in the afternoon
to assist in repelling attack on the
center and later took position on the
crest of Big Round Top.

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