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If
you’re ever on East Cemetery Hill, don’t forget to stop and say hello to Gen.
Winfield Scott Hancock. This equestrian statue is only 33 years younger than
the battle, having stood at this spot since 1896. If you actually had the
chance to speak with Hancock, you’d be wise not to get his dander up . . . the
fellow had a reputation for salty language. For a nice clean conversation you
would have had to mosey on over to Gen. Oliver Otis Howard, whose monument is
also located on the hill. If you let a dirty word slip out he’d be sure to let
you know.
**HONORED TODAY**
PVT. THOMAS LEGRAND
GUERRY
Sumter {Georgia}
Artillery Battalion
Born October 26, 1846 ---
Died July 04, 1863 at age 16
Pvt.
Guerry’s family insisted he was too young for soldiering, but he stood firm. He
followed his battery to Gettysburg, where it was placed in position along what
is now West Confederate Avenue. During the battle he was struck in the arm by
an enemy shell, necessitating amputation. He died very early on the 4TH
of July, having not yet reached his 17TH birthday. Pvt. Guerry was
buried at Savannah’s Laurel Grove Cemetery along with many other Gettysburg
casualties.
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