27th Illinois Infantry - Chickamauga National Battlefield
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This monument to the 27th Illinois Infantry is located in Viniard’s Field on LaFayette Rd at Viniard-Alexander Rd in the Chickamauga National Battlefield Park.
Waymark Code: WMBGQE
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 05/20/2011
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This monument to the 27th Illinois is in recognition of their service during the
Battle of Chickamauga, fought September 19–20, 1863.
Text on the front of the monument:
Illinois
27th Infantry
3rd Brigade – Bradley
3rd Division - Sheridan
20th Army Corps – McCook
Text on the rear of the monument:
Commanded by
Col. Jonathan R. Miles
Sept 19 – 1863
4 P.M. 19th to 4 A. M. 20th
Loss 91
Wikipedia -
27th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment