3RD BRIG, 1ST DIV, 15TH CORPS AT VICKSBURG MEMORIAL
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Listing Details
Type of Memorial: Plaques On Stone
Access: Public
Wars Commemorated: CIVIL WAR
Submitted By: IOWACIVILWARMONUMENTS.COM
IOWA 4TH, 9TH, 26TH, AND 30TH INFANTRY REGIMENTS OF THE 3RD BRIGADE, 1ST DIVISION, 15TH CORPS. THEY PARTICIPATED IN THE ASSAULTS ON MAY 19TH AND AGAIN ON MAY 22ND 1863 AND SUFFERED HEAVY CASUALTIES. THESE ASSAULTS AGAINST STRONG CONFEDERATE FORTIFICATIONS WERE UNSUCCESSFUL AND GENERAL GRANT CHANGED HIS STRATEGY AND BEGAN A SIEGE OF VICKSBURG.
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