5th Wisconsin Volunteers
(Front Inscription):5th Wis. Vol.
Gettysburg July 2, 3, 4, 5
3d Brig. (Russells')
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
(Back Inscription):
This regiment moved from the 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 centre, and later took position on the crest of big round top.
Marker is on Howe Avenue 0.2 miles east of Taneytown Road (Pennsylvania Road 194), on the right when traveling west.
Courtesy hmdb.org
