|
JOIN US ON TUESDAY, MA7 27, 2025 AT 7:15 P.M. (Pacific Time)
FOR A PRESENTATION ON:
"ILLINOIS REGIMENTS AT GETTYSBURG"
WITH Professor Dennis Doyle, Chicago CWRT President
8th Illinois Cavalry monument at Gettysburg
(photo courtesy of Gettysburg Gems Facebook page - photo by Ethan Spieles)
During the Battle of Gettysburg (July 1-3, 1863), there were three Illinois Regiments that served in the Army of Potomac. Those regiments totaled 1,027 men who fought during the battle. The three Illinois regiments suffered nine men killed, thirty-four were wounded and ninety-six were either missing or captured during the battle. The total strength of the Army of Potomac was an estimated at 90,000 men; and although Illinois contributed a small number to the Army of Potomac, they served with distinction and devotion during the three-day battle.
Furthermore, Lt. Marcellus Jones of the 8th Illinois Cavalry would fire the first shot of the battle on the morning of July 1. The two Illinois Cavalry regiments would later retreat through Gettysburg and protected the Army of Potomac's left flank on Cemetery Hill on the evening of July 1 and the morning of July 2.
Also present was the 82nd Illinois Regiment, which was comprised of mostly German born soldiers and many who were recruited from Chicago. Under the overall command of Maj. Gen. O. O. Howard, the 82nd Illinois Regiment would serve in the 11th Corps and would fight at Barlow's Knoll, Cemetery Hill and Culp's Hill.
Professor Dennis Doyle earned his BA from Colorado State University, his MA in American History from American Public University and a MA in Sociology from DePaul University. Since 1999 he has taught History and Sociology at Joliet Jr. College, in Joliet, Illinois; and his main concentration is his History of the Civil War and History of World War II courses. Professor Doyle is the current President of the Chicago Civil War Round Table. He is also a college and high school football referee and was the head referee for the August 2023 ESPN High School Kickoff Classic played in Dublin, Ireland.
Thanks to the volunteer efforts and expertise of our Pasadena CWRT members, Tina Miller and Monika Skerbelis, we are now able to record our monthly meetings and post the videos to our YouTube Channel for your enjoyment and edification if you are unable to join us for our live meetings. We invite you to check out the videos from our two years of virtual meetings, as well as our most recent presentations, at our YouTube Channel:
CLICK HERE
We are indebted to Tina and Monika for helping us to bring this wonderful added benefit to allow our non-local members and guests to enjoy the presentations of our distinguished roster of speakers.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR IN-PERSON MEETING:
Pasadena CWRT - TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025 - 7:15 PM (Pacific Time)
The Blinn House - 160 North Oakland Avenue - Pasadena
|
