Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
military unit
|
| gptkbp:activeYears |
1862-1865
|
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Massachusetts_Volunteer_Infantry
|
| gptkbp:branch |
Infantry
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
over 200
|
| gptkbp:colors |
Blue
|
| gptkbp:commandStructure |
part of the 9th Corps
|
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:disbanded |
1865
|
| gptkbp:engagements |
gptkb:Battle_of_Gettysburg
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Wilderness gptkb:Siege_of_Petersburg Battle of Antietam |
| gptkbp:finalDisposal |
gptkb:Appomattox_Campaign
|
| gptkbp:hasPerformance |
1862
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Boston,_Massachusetts
|
| gptkbp:historicalRole |
involved in reconnaissance missions
defended the Union participated in skirmishes and raids recognized for bravery and valor in combat served under various commanding generals sustained heavy casualties during major battles served_in_various_campaigns_throughout_the_Eastern_Theater contributed_to_the_Union_victory_in_the_Civil_War engaged_in_combat_against_Confederate_forces involved_in_the_final_assault_at_Appomattox participated_in_the_Siege_of_Petersburg provided_support_for_other_Union_units engaged_in_trench_warfare_during_the_Siege_of_Petersburg |
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
participated_in_major_Civil_War_battles
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Massachusetts 68th Regiment
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
honored in memorials
|
| gptkbp:militaryRank |
3 years
many served post-war in various capacities |
| gptkbp:motto |
“The_Brave_and_the_Bold”
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
“The_Fighting_68th”
|
| gptkbp:notableBattle |
Battle of Appomattox Court House
Battle of Cold Harbor Battle of Five Forks Battle of Chaffin's Farm Battle of New Market Heights Battle of Sailor's Creek Battle of Fort Wagner |
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
Colonel_William_M._McCarty
|
| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:Union_Army
|
| gptkbp:recruitment |
primarily_from_Massachusetts
|
| gptkbp:reform |
1864
|
| gptkbp:serviceBranch |
Army
|
| gptkbp:size |
approximately 1,000 soldiers
|
| gptkbp:state |
gptkb:Massachusetts
|
| gptkbp:uniform |
Union blue uniform
|