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The
9TH Massachusetts Battery monument is located along Wheatfield Road and is
flanked by two Model 1857 Napoleons. The gun tube on the left dates from 1862
and was cast by the Revere Copper Co., while the one on the right is a rifled
piece and was cast by the Alger Armory in 1862. I particularly like this photo
as the fences in the background are a perfect prop. The monument itself was
dedicated in 1885. I believe the red barn just barely visible to the left is part
of the Daniel Klingle farm.
**HONORED TODAY**
PVT. THURSTON THOMAS
Co. D, 134TH
New York Infantry
Born 1844 --- Died July 20,
1863
Pvt.
Thomas enlisted in August 1862. He was mortally wounded in the left leg on the
third day of battle and later died from his injuries. His final resting place
is in Gettysburg National Cemetery.
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