Shiloh National Monument Detail

Position Marker #039: 43rd Illinois Infantry

Inscription Reads:
U. S.
43d ILLINOIS INFANTRY,
Raith's (3d) Brig., McClernand's (1st) Div.,
ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE.
This regiment was engaged here from 12 m. to 2 p.m.
April 6, 1862. It then fell back to Jones Field.

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Unit Commander: LTC Adolph Engelmann
Brigade: 3rd Brigade
Division: 1st Division
Corps: Unknown
Army: Army of the Tennessee
Grid Location: C06 *
Location: 35.14095,-88.35016667
Location Description: 75 yds W of the intersection of MCCLERNAND ROAD and SHERMAN ROAD
* Grid Location is the location identifier that is used on paper maps in the parks.