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Inscription Reads: U. S. Camp of 43d ILLINOIS INFANTRY, Raith's (3d) Brig., McClernand's (1st) Div., ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE. First position in line of battle April 6, 1862, was 100 yards forward, in the ravine.
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Unit Commander: LTC Adolph Engelmann
Brigade: 3rd Brigade
Division: 1st Division
Corps:Unknown Army: Army of the Tennessee
Grid Location: D08 *
Location: 35.13411667,-88.3479
Location Description: 60 yards S of FEDERAL ROAD, S of 77th PENNSYLVANIA MONUMENT
* Grid Location is the location identifier that is used on paper maps in the parks.