Burlington in Chittenden County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Captain John Lonergan
1837 - 1902
— Hero of Gettysburg —
Photographed By Kevin Craft, September 14, 2015
1. Captain John Lonergan Marker
Inscription.
Captain John Lonergan. In this park on July 22, 1863, Vermont's only ethnic Civil War unit was welcomed home from the battle of Gettysburg. Lonergan commanded Co. A, 13th VT Regiment - the Irish Company - and he received the Medal of Honor for gallantry in the battle., The five VT regiments on 9-months duty formed the 2nd VT Brigade on October 27, 1862. In late June of 1863, the brigade marched from Union Mills, VA. to Gettysburg in six days., On July 2, 1863, the Irish Company helped recapture four cannons and took 83 rebel prisoners. The next day Lonergan's men led the way when two VT regiments flanked Pickett's forces assaulting Cemetery Ridge, causing heavy rebel losses.,
The Irish battle cry: , Faugh a ballagh - Clear the way!.
In this park on July 22, 1863, Vermont's only ethnic Civil War unit was welcomed home from the battle of Gettysburg. Lonergan commanded Co. A, 13th VT Regiment - the Irish Company - and he received the Medal of Honor for gallantry in the battle.
The five VT regiments on 9-months duty formed the 2nd VT Brigade on October 27, 1862. In late June of 1863, the brigade marched from Union Mills, VA. to Gettysburg in six days.
On July 2, 1863, the Irish Company helped recapture four cannons and took 83 rebel prisoners. The next day Lonergan's men led the way when two VT regiments flanked Pickett's forces assaulting Cemetery Ridge, causing heavy rebel losses.
The Irish battle cry: Faugh a ballagh - Clear the way!
Erected 2013 by Vermont Division for Historic Preservation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 22, 1863.
Location. 44° 28.592′ N, 73° 12.838′ W. Marker is in Burlington, Vermont, in Chittenden County. Marker is on St. Paul Street north of Main Street (U.S. 2), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Burlington VT 05401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 538 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 14, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.
