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2nd Maryland Volunteer Infantry (USA)
| Dedicated: | May 30, 1900 |
| Location: | East side of Antietam Creek at Burnside Bridge |
| Map Number: | Map 2, Position 84 |
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MARYLAND 2nd Maryland Infantry At 9:30 A.M. advanced on the stone bridge defended by Toombs' Brigade and two batt- eries on the high ground beyond. Charged to within 100 yards of the bridge when, checked by the severity of the enemy's fire, it took shelter along the bank of the stream and was engaged until 1:30 P.M. The Bridge being carr- ied, it crossed to the hills and the battle beyond. Engaged, 187 men, loss-18 killed, 46 wound- ed, 3 missing |
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