Philadelphia Brigade Monument

The

Philadelphia Brigade

fought here September 17, 1862

Loss - 545 men

SECOND BRIGADE

(north face)

The Philadelphia Brigade was mustered into

the U.S. Service in 1861 under the first call for

300,000 three year volunteers. Total

enrollment 1861 - 1865 - 5320 men

SECOND BRIGADE

(west face or rear)

The Philadelphia Brigade Organization

69th - 71st - 72nd - 106th Regiments of

Pennsylvania Infantry

SECOND BRIGADE

(south face)

The Philadelphia Brigade took part in the

operations Battles and skirmishes

of the Army of the Potomac

from Balls Bluff to Appomattox.

During term of service 1861 - 1865.

Total Loss 3409 men

ARMY OF THE POTOMAC

Antietam Battlefield-Sharpsburg Md.

Done