The Iron Brigade - Detroit, MI
N 42° 19.922 W 083° 02.811
17T E 331365 N 4688671
One of the most celebrated military units of the American Civil War (1861-1865).
Waymark Code: WM31BK
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 01/24/2008
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Found this plaque at Campus Martius when we went down for the return of Grand Prix Racing.
The Iron Brigade was composed of five volunteer regiments that included the 24th Michigan. They were said to rank among the most gallant and effective of the Union Army.
The Iron Brigade's casualties ranked among the highest of the war, with the 24th Michigan sustaining the greatest numerical loss of all Union regiments involved at Gettysburg.
The backside of the plaque gives more specific details on the 24th Michigan Regiment.
Erected in 1995 by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War,
M.O.L.L.U.S., 24th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Inc.
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