32nd Indiana Infantry
Gibson's Brigade - McCook's Division
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32d
Regiment
Infantry,
Commanded by
Col. August Willich,
6th Brigade -- Col. W.H. Gibson --
2nd Division -- Gen. McCook--
Army of the Ohio.
Indiana
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32d Infantry,
Commanded by Col. August Willich.
This regiment arrived on the battlefield at 10 a.m, April 7th, 1862. Was ordered to the front by Major General Grant. It formed on this line about 12 m., when the regiment repulsed an assault by the enemy. During the day this regiment made several charges upon the enemy, driving him back. Casualties; Killed 2 officers and 8 men; wounded 4 officers and 82 men; total, 96.
Marker is on Corinth Road 0.1 miles east of Sherman Road, on the left when traveling east.
Courtesy hmdb.org
