US Regulars Memorial

This memorial on Stones River National Cemetery commemorates the US Regulars who were killed in the Battle of Stones River.
The Battle of Stones River (also named Second Battle of Murfreesboro) was fought from 31 December 1862 to 2 January 1863 and resulted in a strategic Union victory. Of the major battles of the Civil War, Stones River had the highest percentage of casualties on both sides. In total, about 3,000 soldiers were killed and 15,000 wounded.

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Source

• Text: Fedor de Vries
• Photos: Thomas R Machnitzki