2d Iowa Infantry

The 2d Iowa Infantry, part of Tuttle's (1st) Brigade in W.H.L. Wallace's (2d) Division of the Army of the Tennessee and commanded by Lt. Col. James Baker, held this position from about 9 a.m. until 4.30 p.m. on April 6, 1862, successfully resisting repeated assaults from enemy infantry and heavy artillery fire. Nearly surrounded, the regiment was ordered to fall back, and it did so in good order through heavy cross fire from both flanks to a point about one mile away, where it formed in line and held its position until darkness ended the day's fighting. On April 7 the regiment moved out early in reserve and was at different times under fire. About 2 p.m. it was ordered by General Nelson to charge across a field against the enemy in the woods beyond, which it did in most gallant manner, causing the enemy to retire. This ended the two days' fighting for the regiment. Of 490 engaged, its loss was 68 killed and wounded, 4 missing, and 72 total.

Shiloh, Tennessee · United States