17th and 31st Louisiana Infantry -- Vicksburg NMP, Vicksburg MS
N 32° 22.312 W 090° 51.174
15S E 702001 N 3583683
A gray granite monument with bronze plaque serves as a regimental monument for the 17th Louisiana and 31st Louisiana Confederate infantry units at Vicksburg National Military Park in Vicksburg Mississippi
Waymark Code: WMWDAK
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 08/18/2017
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Mama Blaster's third great-grandfather Andrew homes was a private in the 31st Louisiana Infantry of the Confederate Army. He died in hospital number 2 before the siege of Vicksburg began, and is buried at the Confederate Cemetery near the Military Park. During the battle Vicksburg and in the campaign leading up to it the 30 first Louisiana as part of Baldwin's brigade, Smith's division.
This gray granite monument with bronze plaque serves as a regimental monument for the 17th Louisiana and 31st Louisiana Confederate infantry units. The monument is located along Confederate Drive at Vicksburg National Military Park in Vicksburg Mississippi.
The monument reads as follows:
"LOUISIANA
Baldwin's Brigade
Col. Robert Richardson
(Mar 23 - Jun 13)
17th INFANTRY
Col. Robert Richardson
Lieut. Col. Madison Rogers
Major W. A. REdditt
Col. Robert Richardson
Engaged: Port Gibson, May 1
Defense, May 18 - July 4. Casualties severe but not fully reported; the Lieut, Colonel Madison Rogers killed May 20
31ST INFANTRY
Col. C. H. Morrison
Lieut. Col. S. H. Griffin
Major James W. Draughon
Engaged: Fort Gibson, May 1
defense, May 18-July 4. Casualties severe but not fully reported; Lieut. Col. S. H. Griffin killed June 27.
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Open every day except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day
Hours — 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Entrance fees (if it applies): 12
Type of memorial: Monument
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