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Regtl. Staff Shiloh 2020
Asst. Regtl. QM Stones River / Franklin 2022
- Joined
- Dec 9, 2017
- Location
- North Mississippi
The 43rd Illinois was in McClernand’s 1st Corps, Raith’s Brigade of the Army of the Tennessee. They were engaged for an hour from 8:30 am to 9:30 am fighting against Cleburne’s Brigade about ½ mile from Rhea’s Field and near the Shiloh Methodist Church. The regiment’s Burial Trench (#BG08 located at C08) contained 35 bodies till they were removed to the National Cemetery in 1866.
43rd Illinois
Present for Duty500
KIA 50, WIA 118, MIA 29Total Casualties 197
Percentage of Loss39%
The Confederate Burial Trench (#24 located at C08) is about 12’ x 30’ and is far off the beaten path. The men buried there are likely from Cleburne’s division which swept up North towards the Shiloh Church.
Regards
David
43rd Illinois Burial Trench
Confederate Burial Trench #24
43rd Illinois
Present for Duty500
KIA 50, WIA 118, MIA 29Total Casualties 197
Percentage of Loss39%
The Confederate Burial Trench (#24 located at C08) is about 12’ x 30’ and is far off the beaten path. The men buried there are likely from Cleburne’s division which swept up North towards the Shiloh Church.
Regards
David
43rd Illinois Burial Trench
Confederate Burial Trench #24