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Maps of Pickett's
Mill


Map Legend

The Battle

Then and Now

Order of Battle

Wargaming Pickett's
Mill


Conclusions

Bibliography

16th United States Infantry
4 Companies 2nd Battalion

Captain Robert P. Barry
officer
National Colors of the 2nd Battalion, 16th United States Infantry
The 1st Battalion, 15th United States infantry was not issued any national or battalion colors during the war.  There is some evidence to suggest that they intsead had to make due with using camp colors in the field as a battalion standard.  This flag was usually 18 inches square and made of bunting, probably wool.  It is also unknown whether any writing was inscribed on the colors.
camp colors

The strength below is the strength of the battalion at the beginning of the campaign. It is the closest number available for the battle.

ES
PFDE
PFD
Killed
Wounded
Missing
Total
% Loss
198
228
262
Killed
Wounded
Missing
Total
Officers
Enlisted Men
Total
Armanent: Type Number
Springfield Model 1861  
 
OR Vol. 38 Pt. 1 pgs. 560
That Body of Brave Men: The U.S. Regular Infantry and the Civil War in the West pgs. 18, 39-40
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