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Michigan Cavalry Brigade
2nd Brig. 3rd Div. Cavalry Corps
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By Craig Swain, April 12, 2008 | |
| | | 1. Michigan Cavalry Brigade Monument | | The monument stands at the focal point of the Michigan brigade's series of charges into the Confederate cavalry. | | |
Inscription. (Left Face):
This monument
marks the field where the
Michigan Cavalry Brigade
under its gallant leader
General George A. Custer
rendered signal and distinguished
service in assisting to defeat the
further advance of a numerically
superior force under the Confederate
General J.E.B. Stuart, who in
conjunction with Pickett's charge
upon the centre, attempted to turn
the right flank of the Union
army at that critical hour of
conflict upon the afternoon of
July 3rd 1863.
Field held from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m.
(A table breaks down regimental losses):
1st Mich. - Killed 10 men. Wounded 6 officers, 37 men. Missing 20 men.
5th Mich. - Killed 1 officer, 7 men. Wounded 1 officer, 29 men. Missing 18 men.
6th Mich. - Killed 1 man. Wounded 2 officers, 24 men. Missing 1 man.
7th Mich. - Killed 13 men. Wounded 4 officers, 44 men. Missing 39 men.
Total casualties 257.
(Back Face):
First Michigan Cavalry
Mustered in at Detroit, | | | | 
By Craig Swain, April 12, 2008 | |
| | | 2. Front Face | | The front face has a bas-relief battle scene and a portrait of General Custer. | | |
Mich.
Sept. 13, 1861. Mustered out at
Salt Lake City, Utah, Mar. 10, 1866
Total enrollment 3244 officers and men.
Killed 10 officers, 92 men.
Died of wounds 5 officers, 46 men.
Died of disease 5 officers, 246 men.
Participated in 67 skirmishes
and general engagements from
Winchester, Va. Mar. 23, 1862, to
Appomattox, Va. April 9, 1865.
Fifth Michigan Cavalry
Mustered in at Detroit, Mich.
August 30, 1862. Mustered out at
Fort Leavenworth, Kas. June 22, 1865.
Total enrollment 1198 officers and men.
Killed 4 officers, 94 men.
Died of wounds 1 officer, 23 men.
Died of disease 3 officers, 23 men.
Total casualties 358.
Participated in 56 skirmishes
and general engagements from
Hanover, Pa. June 30, 1863, to
Appomattox, Va. April 9, 1865.(Right Face):
Sixth Michigan Cavalry
Mustered in at Grand Rapids, Mich.
Oct. 13, 1862. Mustered out at
Fort Leavenworth, Kas. Nov. 24, 1865.
Total enrollment 1624 officers and men
Killed 7 officers, 95 men.
Wounded | | | | 
By Craig Swain, April 12, 2008 | |
| | | 3. The Battle Scene | | |
18 men.
Died of disease 266 men.
Total casualties 386
Participated in 59 skirmishes
and general engagements from
Hanover, Pa June 30, 1863 to
Appomattox, Va. April 9, 1865.
Seventh Michigan Cavalry
mustered in at Grand Rapids, Mich.
Jan 16, 1863. Mustered out at
Fort Levenworth, Kas. Dec. 15, 1865
Total enrollment 1779 officers and men
Killed 2 officers, 47 men.
Died of wounds 2 officers, 24 men.
Died of disease 1 officer, 246 men.
Total casualties 322.
Participated in 56 skirmishes
and general engagements from
Hanover, June 30, 1863 to
Appomattox, Va. April 9, 1865.
Erected 1889 by State of Michigan.
Location. 39° 49.569′ N, 77° 9.919′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Marker is on Cavalry Field Road (Gregg Avenue), on the right when traveling east. Click for map. Located in the East Cavalry Battlefield section of the Gettysburg National Military Park. The path to the monument was used as a park road, and is sometimes referred to as "Custer Avenue," but is no longer open to vehicle traffic. Marker is in this post office area: Gettysburg PA 17325, United States of America. | | | | 
By Craig Swain, April 12, 2008 | |
| | | 4. General Custer | | |
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Second Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); A Violent Collision of Cavalry (within shouting distance of this marker); Co. A Purnell Legion (within shouting distance of this marker); Second Division (about 500 feet away, in a direct line); First Brigade (about 600 feet away); Union Cavalry (about 700 feet away); 1st Regiment Maryland Cavalry (about 800 feet away); Third Pennsylvania Cavalry (approx. 0.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Gettysburg.
Also see . . .
1. The Michigan Cavalry Brigade. A history of the brigade. (Submitted on July 19, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. 1st, 5th, 6th, and 7th Michigan Cavalry Monument. Blog posting by Jenny Goellnitz providing some background information on the monument, along with photos of the monument's details. (Submitted on July 19, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
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By Craig Swain, April 12, 2008 | |
| | | 5. Left Face of Monument | | |
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By Craig Swain, April 12, 2008 | |
| | | 6. Rear Face of Monument | | |
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By Craig Swain, April 12, 2008 | |
| | | 7. Right Face of Monument | | |
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By Craig Swain, April 12, 2008 | |
| | | 8. Seal of the State of Michigan | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on July 19, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 875 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on July 19, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
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