Savannah Volunteer Guards - Chatham Co - Savannah, GA
N 32° 04.384 W 081° 05.640
17S E 491128 N 3548538
This marker is located in front of the Savannah Volunteer Guards building on Bull Street just south of Charlton Street in Chatham County in Savannah, GA.
Waymark Code: WM4M47
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 09/05/2008
Views: 10
The marker reads:
"SAVANNAH VOLUNTEER GUARDS
Organized 1802
As infantry the Corps fought in the War of 1812, Indian Wars and as a battalion in 1861, serving with distinction in defense of Savannah and Charleston. In the spring of 1864 joined Lee's Army at Petersburg. On April 3, 1865 serving in the rear guard on the retreat to Appomattox having been reduced to 85 men, 23 were killed, 35 wounded and remainder captured. Reorganized in 1872. Served as infantry battalion in the Spanish-American War, as a battalion of the 61 C. A. C. in WW-I, and as 118th F. A. Battalion in WW-II where they were awarded 5 Battle Stars. Reorganized after WW-II and is now an active unit in the Georgia National Guard. This armory erected in 1892.
MARKER DEDICATED 1972"
Type of Marker: Building
Date: 1972
Marker #: Not listed
Sponsor: Not listed
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