The first was dedicated in 1884 south of Gettysburg on Wainwright Avenue by the survivors of the regiment.
This one the second monument is north of Gettysburg on Barlow's Knoll along Howard Avenue, and was dedicated in 1889 by the State of Pennsylvania.
The 153rd Pennsylvania was commanded at the Battle of Gettysburg by Major John F. Freuauff.
From the front of the monument:
153rd Penna Infantry
1st Brig. 1st Div.
11th Corps
July 1. The Regiment held this
position in the afternoon until
the Corps was outflanked and
retired, when it took position
along the lane at the foot of
East Cemetery Hill, where it
remained until the close
of the battle, assisting to
repulse the enemy's assault
on the night of the 2nd.
From the left side of the monument:
Carried into action
24 officers 545 men.
Killed and died of wounds
1 officer 40 men.
Wounded
7 officers 117 men.
Captured and missing
46 men.
Total loss 211.
From the right side:
Recruited in
Northampton County.
Mustered in
September 1862, mustered out
July 24, 1863
The first was dedicated in 1884 south of Gettysburg on Wainwright Avenue by the survivors of the regiment.
This one the second monument is north of Gettysburg on Barlow's Knoll along Howard Avenue, and was dedicated in 1889 by the State of Pennsylvania.
The 153rd Pennsylvania was commanded at the Battle of Gettysburg by Major John F. Freuauff.
From the front of the monument:
153rd Penna Infantry
1st Brig. 1st Div.
11th Corps
July 1. The Regiment held this
position in the afternoon until
the Corps was outflanked and
retired, when it took position
along the lane at the foot of
East Cemetery Hill, where it
remained until the close
of the battle, assisting to
repulse the enemy's assault
on the night of the 2nd.
From the left side of the monument:
Carried into action
24 officers 545 men.
Killed and died of wounds
1 officer 40 men.
Wounded
7 officers 117 men.
Captured and missing
46 men.
Total loss 211.
From the right side:
Recruited in
Northampton County.
Mustered in
September 1862, mustered out
July 24, 1863
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