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The 40TH New York Infantry monument is located in the marshy ground at the foot of Little Round Top, a place known as the Valley of Death. The text within the diamond (the 40TH’s Corps symbol) says “40 N.Y. Infty. Mozart Regiment. 3RD Brig. 1ST Div. 3RD Corps. July 2, 1863 4:30 P.M. Casualties, Killed 23. Wounded 120. Missing 7.” My research reveals the following men were killed on July 2ND: Pvt. Charles H. Angel, 1ST Sgt. Francis Clark, Pvt. Joseph Coulliard, Pvt. John Evers, Pvt. Jules Germain, Pvt. John Gschwind, Pvt. Michael Harding, Pvt. Harris Henschell, Pvt. Reese Hughs, 1ST Lt. William H. H. Johnson, Cpl. Frederick C. Lobier, 1ST Sgt. Julius Longworth, Pvt. George Lloyd, Pvt. James Alexander Morford, Pvt. Thomas O’Brien, Pvt. Andrew Perkins, Pvt. Francis “Frank” Royal, Jr., Pvt. Otto Standinger, Pvt. Samuel Stells, Pvt. Francis Sweeney, and Pvt. Augustus Walker.
Close examination of this photo reveals
many “witness rocks” (as I call Gettysburg’s rocks, considering that every
single boulder was in place at the time of the battle). I wouldn’t suggest
getting up close and personal with this monument as it is surrounded by what
basically amounts to swampland. It’s better enjoyed from a distance. :-)
**HONORED TODAY**
CPT. MATTHEW TALBOT
NUNNALLY
Co. H, 11TH
Georgia Infantry
Born March 18, 1839 ---
Died July 02, 1863 at age 24
Cpt.
Nunnally’s tenure at West Point was rather colorful to say the least (make sure
to look him up . . . it’s quite an interesting read). He left his studies to
join the Confederate effort and became a captain in a Georgia regiment. At
Gettysburg he rose and cheered his comrades as they assaulted Devil’s Den, and
it was in this act that he was killed. Two cemeteries are listed as possible
burial sites: Wilma Knight Memorial Cemetery in Monroe, Georgia, or Rest Haven
Cemetery in Monroe. A photo can be found here.
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