Shiloh National Monument Detail

Campsite Tablet #A-24: 12th Illinois Infantry

Inscription Reads:
U. S.
Camp of
12th ILLINOIS INFANTRY,
McArthur's (2d) Brig., W.H.L.Wallace's (2d) Div.,
ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE.
First position in line of battle April 6, 1862,
was 300 yards east of Peach Orchard.

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Unit Commander: LTC Augustus L. Chetlain
Brigade: 2nd Brigade
Division: 2nd Division
Corps: Unknown
Army: Army of the Tennessee
Grid Location: F04 *
Location: 35.1556,-88.33516667
Location Description: 80 yards E of HIGHWAY 22, 175 yards N of GRANT ROAD
* Grid Location is the location identifier that is used on paper maps in the parks.