Saturday, May 31, 2008

48th Illinois

On back of monument:
48th Infantry,
Commanded by
1. Col. I. N. Haynie, Wounded.
2. Lieut. Col. W. W. Sanford, Wounded.
3. Major M. Mayfield.
Went into line of battle here about 9.00 a.m., April 6, 1862, and held it until 10.50 a.m., when it was driven back 500 yards. The regiment lost in the battle 1 officer and 17 men killed; 4 officers and 108 men wounded; 1 officer and 2 men missing; total, 133.

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