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Sedgwick Monument (West Point)

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and dedicated in 1868, the monument was erected by officers and soldiers of the 6th Army Corps to commemorate Major General Sedgwick and his death at the
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Historic Structures Inventory United States Military Academy West Point, NY Vol 2
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in 1864. Originally, the monument was located on the northwest edge of
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Memorial to Union General John Sedgwick at West Point
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West Point
John Sedgwick
Highland Falls, New York
Launt Thompson
John Sedgwick
West Point
Launt Thompson
Battle of Spotsylvania Court House
the Plain
Trophy Point
Battle Monument
"Dedication of the Sedgwick Monument at West Point"
"Tour of West Point"
the original
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United States Military Academy
Combating Terrorism Center
DPE

Army West Point Black Knights
Army–Navy Game
Army–Navy Game (lacrosse)
Army–Navy Cup
Baseball
Men
Women
Commander-in-Chief's Trophy

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