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Position Marker #175: 6th Iowa Infantry

Inscription Reads:
U. S.
6th IOWA INFANTRY,
McDowell's (1st) Brig., Sherman's (5th) Div.,
ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE.
This regiment formed on this ground at 9 a.m. April
6, 1862. Only the skirmishers had engaged when the
brigade was ordered to left and rear to connect
with Buckland's brigade.
Correct position 150 yds. south.

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Unit Commander: CPT John Williams (w)
Brigade: 1st Brigade
Division: 5th Division
Corps: Unknown
Army: Army of the Tennessee
Grid Location: A07 *
Location: 35.13796667,-88.36556667
Location Description: Unknown
* Grid Location is the location identifier that is used on paper maps in the parks.