19th United States Infantry

The 19th U.S. Infantry, in the 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 14th Corps Regular, fought on September 19-20, 1863. On September 19, Companies A, B, E, F, G, and H of the 1st Battalion and Company A of the 2nd Battalion went into action toward Jay's Mill on the left of the brigade at about 9 a.m. with a strength of 14 officers and 190 men, while Company C of the 1st Battalion was detached at division headquarters. On September 20, the regiment was engaged throughout the day on and near this spot until nearly 6 p.m., when it was withdrawn westward across the Lafayette Road to Rossville via McFarland's Gap.

Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia · United States