GDG- 124th New York Infantry

[Kathy or Jim Semler]

Actually, the 124th was wearing the blue diamond patch on their caps. The 
Third Division of the Third Corps had recently disbanded, and was sent to 
Birney's Second Division. Members chose to keep the blue diamond emblem at 
Gettysburg.

This is pictured, and explained, in Don Troiani's artwork "The Men Must See 
Us Today"

Jim Semler


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <zfry at kent.edu>
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Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 2:25 PM
Subject: GDG- 124th New York Infantry


> Esteemed GDG Member Contributes:
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> It's always great to hear of interest in the Orange Blossoms!
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> The 124th carried predominantly Enfields (.577 caliber), and their badge
> would have been the red diamond (Second Brigade, First Division, Third
> Corps).
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> If you have any other questions, I'd be happy to try my hand at them.
> I've done quite a bit of reading on Colonel Ellis's regiment.
>
> With my compliments,
> Zack Fry
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