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Inscription Reads: U. S. Camp of 49th ILLINOIS INFANTRY, Raith's (3d) Brig., McClernand's (1st) Div., ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE. First position in line of battle April 6, 1862, was at this point on regimental color line.
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Unit Commander: LTC Phineas Pease (w)
Brigade: 3rd Brigade
Division: 1st Division
Corps:Unknown Army: Army of the Tennessee
Grid Location: D08 *
Location: 35.13335,-88.34615
Location Description: 50 yards S of FEDERAL ROAD, 75 yards SW of 40th INDIANA MONUMENT
* Grid Location is the location identifier that is used on paper maps in the parks.