2nd Iowa

On back of monument:
Iowa
2d Regiment Infantry Volunteers,
Commanded by Lieut. Col. James Baker.
This regiment held this position from about 9 a.m. until 4.30 p.m., April 6, 1862, successfully resisting repeated assaults from the enemy's infantry and heavy fire of his artillery. Then, being nearly surrounded, it was ordered to fall back, which it did in good order, through a heavy cross fire from both flanks, to a point about one mile from this place, where it formed in line and held its position until darkness closed the fighting for that day. On April 7th the regiment moved out early, in reserve, and was at different times under fire. About 2 p.m. it was ordered by General Nelson to charge across a field on the enemy in the woods beyond, which was done in most gallant manner, the enemy retiring. This ended the two days fighting for this regiment. Number engaged, 490. Its loss was, killed and wounded, 68; missing, 4; total, 72.

7th Iowa

On back of monument:
Iowa
7th Regiment Infantry Volunteers,
Commanded by Lieut. Col. J. C. Parrott.
On the morning of April 6, 1862, the regiment, as part of the brigade, formed in line of battle on the left of the 2d Iowa Volunteer Infantry, on a sunken road, the center of the regiment being where this monument stands. It held its position, repelling a number of attacks, until late in the afternoon, when the brigade was ordered to fall back. In the retreat the regiment was subjected to a severe fire from both sides. It reformed in a new line of battle along a road leading to the Landing, and held that position during the night. On the morning of April 7th the regiment was assigned to the reserve and, under orders from General Crittenden, charged and captured one of the enemy's batteries. Present for duty, including officers, musicians, teamsters, etc., 383. Its loss was, 1 officer and 9 men killed; 17 men wounded; 7 men missing; total, 34.

The 7th Iowa monument is the one in the center of this picture. The Iowa monument on the right is for the 12th Iowa. Apparently I did not take individual pictures of these two monuments. I'm not sure why I didn't take shots of the front when I did the shots of the back. It must be because all Iowa monuments look alike. Next time I'm there I'll have to correct this mistake.

12th Iowa

On back of monument:
Iowa
12th Regiment Infantry Volunteers,
Commanded by Col. J. J. Woods, (Wounded and captured),
Capt. S. R. Edgington, (Captured).
This regiment held this position against repeated attacks, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 6, 1862. It then about-faced to meet an attack coming from the rear, and fought its way back to the camp of the 41st Illinois, where it was surrounded and captured at 5.30 p.m. Total number reported present for duty, including musicians, teamsters, etc., 489. Its loss, in the battle was, 2 officers and 15 men killed; 1 officer and 42 men wounded and left on the field; 33 men wounded and captured, and 20 officers and 366 men missing; total, 479. Of the wounded, 16 died of their wounds; of the missing 4 were never afterwards heard from; they were doubtless killed; of the missing 71 died in prison.

14th Iowa

On back of monument:
Iowa
14th Regiment Infantry Volunteers,
Commanded by Col. W. T. Shaw.
This regiment, (seven companies), held this position against repeated attacks from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., April 6, 1862. In attempting to follow the rest of the brigade, which was being withdrawn, it became hotly engaged about 200 yards east of this position. Repulsing this attack it continued to retire towards the Hamburg road, fighting heavily. Reaching the camp of the 32d Illinois Infantry it found itself entirely surrounded by the junction of the Confederate right and left wings. It was captured about 6.00 p.m. Present on duty, including musicians, teamsters, etc., 442. Loss, killed, 8 men; wounded, 2 officers and 37 men; captured, 15 officers and 211 men; total, 273. Of the wounded, 5 died of their wounds; of the captured, 15 died in prison.