28th Georgia / 123rd New York

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You are correct it does show Tanner's name after Rogers in Harry Phanzs Gettysburg "The Second Day"

In Jeffrey Jones new book "marching to Save a Nation" Tanner is never mentioned and Rogers is only cited regarding his after action report.

In all that I have read I have never heard Rogers was wounded nor Tanner took command of the 123d.

What do you state that "Tanner took command???"

Bob Farrell

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GB command — Steve, Mon Jun 1 9:05pm

Why did Capt. Tanner take command of the 123rd NY at GB from Lt. Col. Rogers? I see no evidence of wounds to Rogers, yet most OOB's list Tanner in command after Rogers. Thanks
- Capt Tanner — Bob Farrell, Tue Jun 2 11:07pm
- - Re: Capt Tanner — Steve, Wed Jun 17 8:43am
    
    Bob, Sorry it took so long to reply. I didn't realize you had posted - I'll figure this site out! I am compliling an OOB for another author and am trying to nail down every detail of the chain of... more
  - - Tanner — Bob Farrell, Wed Jun 17 9:28am
      
      Steve When you sort this out let us all know Bob
    - - Re: Tanner — Steve, Wed Jun 17 9:35am
        
        Thanks Bob, If I come up with anything new I'll post here. Look for Phil Laino's map book, untitled as yet, from Morningside Press which should be published in the fall. It will surpass, I think,... more

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