Union Monuments - Wisconsin

7th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment

The monument to the Seventh Wisconsin Infantry Regiment (top) is west of Gettysburg on Meredith Avenue. Location: 39.835747 N, 77.253888 W; see map

A marker (bottom right ) shows the regiment's position southeast of town on Culp's Hill on July 2 and 3. Location: 39.819697 N, 77.223287 W; see map

The monument is topped by the five-sided symbol of the Iron Brigade (right center) and faced with the circle symbol of the Union First Corps. It was dedicated by the State of Wisconsin in 1888.

The 7th Wisconsin was commanded at the Battle of Gettysburg by Colonel William W. Robinson. Robinson took over the brigade during the battle, and Major Mark Finnicum then led the regiment.

Corporal Francis Coates was awarded the Medal of Honor "In action at Gettysburg, PA on July 1, 1863 for unsurpassed courage in battle where he had both eyes shot out."

From the monument::

Iron Brigade
7th Wis. Vol. Inft'y.
1st Brigade, 1st Div. 1st Corps.
This monument marks one of the
advanced positions of the regt. in battle
July 1st 1863.
It went into action with 370 and lost
killed - 39
wounded - 103
missing - 52
total - 194

List of engagements: Cedar Mountain, Catlett's Station, Rappahannock Station, Gainesville, 2nd Bull Run, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Fitzhugh's Crossing, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Haymarket, Mine Run, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, North Anna, Tolopotomy, Bethesda Church, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Weldon Railroad, Hatcher's Run, Gravelly Run, Five Forks and Appomattox C.H.

Position of Regt. July 2 & 3 indicated by stone marker on Culp's Hill.

From the right side:

This regt. was mustered into the
U.S. Service at Madison, Wis.
Aug. 18. 1861 for 3 years.
Reenlisted Dec. 28, 1863.
Mustered out July 3rd 1865,
having been in 25 battles.
Original strength 1029. Recruits 685.

Casualties:
Killed - 172.
Wounded - 761.
Died of wounds - 100.
Died of disease - 124.
Total 1157.

Wisconsin cherishes the memory
of her brave sons.

From the Culp's Hill marker:

7th Wis. Vol.
Inf't.
July 2nd & 3rd
1863

See more about the 7th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment in the Civil War