Study the Past
Sergeant
- Joined
- Sep 29, 2016
- Location
- Middle Tennessee
Not long ago, a friend of mine saw on Craigslist, that a Battlefield Position Marker from Shiloh was up for sale. This struck him as odd, and he sent me the listing over Facebook to see for myself. The marker itself is #402, Day 2 action, Jones Withers' Division, Chalmer's 2nd Brigade that states:
C. S.
ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI.
Chalmers' (2d) Brigade,
9th MISS., 7th MISS., 5th MISS., 10th MISS.,
Withers' (2d) Division,
Bragg's Corps.
This brigade was engaged here on Monday, April 7, 1862,
until about 1 p.m.
My friend then contacted Shiloh National Military Park and informed them of what he had seen, and for the park to hopefully to do all it could to have it returned.
I am very pleased to announce, it is indeed back where it belongs. The Park Service responded saying the Marker was back in their possession, and that it had been taken from the Battlefield over 40 years ago. It looks a bit worn due to age, so I'm sure that it'll be spruced up a bit and retake it's rightful place on the Battlefield amongst the countless other position markers for many years to come. So glad to hear such good news, and beyond thrilled for the National Park Service!
C. S.
ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI.
Chalmers' (2d) Brigade,
9th MISS., 7th MISS., 5th MISS., 10th MISS.,
Withers' (2d) Division,
Bragg's Corps.
This brigade was engaged here on Monday, April 7, 1862,
until about 1 p.m.
My friend then contacted Shiloh National Military Park and informed them of what he had seen, and for the park to hopefully to do all it could to have it returned.
I am very pleased to announce, it is indeed back where it belongs. The Park Service responded saying the Marker was back in their possession, and that it had been taken from the Battlefield over 40 years ago. It looks a bit worn due to age, so I'm sure that it'll be spruced up a bit and retake it's rightful place on the Battlefield amongst the countless other position markers for many years to come. So glad to hear such good news, and beyond thrilled for the National Park Service!
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