The Second Delaware monument is on the north side of the Sunken Road (Bloody Lane), off Richrdson Avenue. (see map) It was dedicated on May 10, 1964.
From the monument:
DELAWARE
2nd Delaware Volunteers
Capt. David L. Stricker
3rd Brigade, 1st Division, II Corps
This regiment of Richardson's reserve brigade crossed Antietam Creek. Advanced with division and came under heavy artillery fire while holding position immediately beyond crest of the ridge. It moved to right and helped repulse counterattack in gap between French and Richardson's divisions. In final assault on Bloody Lane, the regiment crossed here and took possession of Piper Farm buildings until ordered to retire.
Losses |
Officers |
Men |
Killed |
|
12 |
Wounded |
2 |
42 |
Missing |
|
2 |
Total 58 |
Erected by Delaware Civil War Centennial Commission May 10, 1964
The 2nd Delaware is also honored by a monument at Gettysburg.
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