This Memorial Commemorates The Act Of...
This Memorial Commemorates the act of Lieutenant Christopher Hussey Of the Montgomery Guards and Private John Latham of the Washington Volunteers, the first volunteer regiment of the State of Georgia.
While under fire during the bombardment of April 11,1862, they recovered the Confederate Colors which had been shot down and raised the flag on this parapet.
Erected by The Savannah Chapter United Daughters Of The Confederacy October 9, 1938
Marker can be reached from Ft Pulaski Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Courtesy hmdb.org
