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Color Sergeant
George A. Simpson
Killed at Antietam
125th Pennsylvania
Volunteer Infantry
1st Brigade 1st Division
12th Corps
Recruited in Blair, Huntingdon and Cambria Counties, Penna.
Moved at early dawn from bivouac on farm of George Line to East Woods
near point where Gen. J.K.F. Mansfield was mortally wounded, from there
to support Monroe's First Rhode Island Battery on Smoketown Road, then
to woods that stood here September 17, 1862, was the first Union Regiment.
Therein being far advanced and without sufficient support, it was outflanked
by the enemy and retired behind batteries in field in rear and subsequently
saved the guns of Monroe's Battery from capture. Remained in line until
close of battle. Monument is near the left of its main line of battle.
Erected by
State of
Pennsylvania
and
Survivors
Association
1904
| Casualties at Antietam |
| Killed |
|
5 |
| Wounded |
|
42 |
| Missing |
|
17 |
| Total |
|
64 |
1st Brigade
1st Division
12th Corps
It was near this spot that the Regiment within Six Weeks after leaving
home took an active part in this great battle.
Virtue, Liberty and Independence
Erected by
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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