The 109th Regiment, Penna; Veteran Volunteers: An Address, Delivered at the Unveiling of Their Monument on Culps Hill, Gettysburg, Pa;, September 11, 1889 (Classic Reprint)

Honoring a Civil War regiment and its memory on Culps Hill This nonfiction work presents an address delivered at the unveiling of a monument to the 109th Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers. It reflects on the regiment’s hard-fought service from 1862 through major battles, the cost of war, and the idea that monuments help keep alive the memory of those who offered their lives for a country founded on liberty and union. The narrative grounds its tribute in specific actions and enduring sacrifice, offering readers insight into the regiment’s history and the meaning of commemoration.- Learn how the 109th Penna. fought at key points along their march, including Lookout Mountain and nearby engagements.- Explore the themes of courage, hardship, and remembrance that shaped veteran memory after the war.- See how a monument becomes a page in a regiment’s history and a touchstone for posterity.- Understand the balance between honoring sacrifice and recognizing the realities of war.Ideal for readers interested in Civil War history, veterans’ memory, and battlefield commemorations, especially those curious about Gettysburg-related landmarks and veteran volunteers. Read more