39th New York Infantry

On this spot July 2d 1863,

the 39th N.Y. Infantry

re-captured the guns

and equipment of

Battery I,

5th U.S. Artillery.

Marker is on United States Avenue, on the left when traveling east.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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teacher and athletic director, replaced

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in 1932. He continued to strengthen the

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athletic programs. During his administration,

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134th New York Infantry

1st Brigade, 2nd Division

(Front):134th

New York

Infantry,

1st Brigade,

2nd Division,

2nd Division,

11th Corps.

(Back):July 1st 1863

This Regiment

was engaged about

one quarter mile

east of Gettysburg

near York Road

July 2d and 3d

held this position

Casualties;

Killed 42,

Wounded 151,

Missing 59.

Marker is on Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling ...