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Cavalry Field is a rather lonesome place compared to the rest of the
battlefield, but it’s definitely worth a look. There are many beautiful
monuments like the one shown here: The Gregg Cavalry Shaft. It dates from 1884
and bears the names of the units who fought here --- both Union and
Confederate, which makes it a rather interesting memorial. The monument seen in
the background to the right of the monument is the 3RD Pennsylvania
Cavalry, placed in 1890.
**HONORED TODAY**
PVT. NELSON A. THAYER
Died July 02, 1863
Co. K, 123RD
New York Infantry
Pvt.
Thayer enlisted in August 1862. He was shot in the head and killed at
Gettysburg on the second day’s battle, and by the end of the year was taken to
the Soldiers’ National Cemetery.
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