10th Wisconsin Infantry

The 10th Wisconsin Infantry, in the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 14th Corps, under Lieutenant Colonel John H. Ely, arrived at daybreak on September 19, 1863, on Lafayette Road south of Kelly Field. About 8:00 a.m. it advanced one mile to Winfrey Field and sustained fire until an overwhelming force turned its right flank and compelled it to retire. It reformed some distance to the rear and participated in a night fight. On September 20, it occupied this position, built temporary barricades, and repulsed many stubborn enemy attacks at intervals during the day. Late in the day Lieutenant Colonel John H. Ely was mortally wounded. Having received no orders to withdraw, the regiment held the barricade until nearly dark, when it came under flank and rear fire from the enemy and was forced to retire. Its losses were 2 officers and 9 enlisted men killed, 3 officers and 52 enlisted men wounded, and 13 officers and 132 enlisted men missing, for a total loss of 211 out of 240 engaged.

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