21st Illinois Infantry Monument - Chickamauga National Battlefield
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This monument to the 21st Illinois Infantry is located in Viniard’s Field on LaFayette Rd at Viniard-Alexander Rd in the Chickamauga National Battlefield Park.
Waymark Code: WMBGQB
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 05/20/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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This monument to the 21st 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
21st Infantry
2nd Brigade – Carlin
1st Division - Davis
20th Army Corps – McCook


Text on the rear of the monument:

Commanded by John W.S. Alexander, (killed Sept. 20)
Capt. Chester K. Knight
Sept 19 – 1863
1 to 4 P.M.
Loss 238

Occupied position 200 yards in advance
At 12:30 P.M.

Wikipedia - 21st Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment

For more information on the Battle of Chickamauga:
Civil War Historic Markers Across Georgia - Battle of Chickamauga
Date Installed or Dedicated: 01/01/1899

Union, Confederate or Other Monument: Union

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Name of Government Entity or Private Organization that built the monument: Not listed
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