Pennsylvania- 71st Infantry Volunteers (Col R Penn Smith) Memorial at Gettysburg Nat'l Military Park in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

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The Pennsylvania 71st Infantry Volunteers Memorial at Gettysburg National Military Park honors Colonel R. Penn Smith and his regiment's role in the Battle of Gettysburg. Made of granite, the monument commemorates the unit's service during a critical moment in the Civil War. It is situated near other regimental memorials and the High Water Mark site within the park. The memorial contributes to the broader narrative of the battle and the sacrifices made by Union forces.