July 1-3, 1863 - Gettysburg
July 1-3, 1863
Gettysburg
Gettysburg, PA (Adams County)
Meade: Brig. Gen John Buford; Maj. Gen. John F. Reynold - killed here; Winfield Hancock, etc.
vs.
Lee: Maj. Gen. Henry Heth, reinforced by A.P. Hill and Richard Ewell; Longstreet > Pickett, Pettigrew, Trimble, etc.
* Bloodiest Single Battle of the Civil War, and arguably its turning point
* Union Victory, barely; failed to pursue, again.
* Absolutely insane that the war went on for another two years, during which the Confederacy never, ever had a chance. That butchery is on Lee.
* Gettysburg is like the Disneyworld of Civil War tourism. There is a TON to see - and it is crowded by amateurs.
While more Americans died the day of Antietam than on any other day in U.S. history, even more died over three days at Gettysburg. So this is a big one. Apologies in advance for the mountain of markers I am about to gloss, and if the blog isn't always perfectly arranged at least I was there.
For all the same, dumb reasons as the first time--high on his own victories--Lee decided to invade the North again. It makes even less sense at this point, and he drags out the slaughter needlessly, Gettysburg being a case in point. Lee should be remembered as one of history's greatest monsters, and possibly America's worst villain. He was a snobby aristocrat, but a bitter one because his rich family lost it all at some point. He was by all accounts a cruel slave master who inspired multiple revolts, but the SOB only inherited his slaves from his wife's family. At Gettysburg--and thereafter--he treats men like disposable pawns, even when Longstreet, who later recants and becomes active in Republican politics, begs him not to. It is a horrific thing to relive...
There are hundreds of monuments and markers at Gettysburg. (Actually, there are just about 1,300, which is the same number of historical markers about the Civil War in Maryland that I am trying to see all of.) A lot happens over three days in and around Gettysburg. It all starts here at the First Shot House
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Gettysburg
July 1st. 1863
7:30 a.m.
(Left): Fired by Capt. Jones with Serg. Shafer's carbine. Co E. 8th Ill's Cavalry (Back): Erected 1886 (Right): By Capt. Jones, Lieut. Riddler, Serg. Shafer |
Here, at the Ephraim Wisler House, troopers of the 8th Illinois Cavalry established an advance picket post. Their mission was to guard the Chambersburg Pike and alert Union Gen. John Buford’s cavalry division, one-mile behind you, of any enemy movement towards Gettysburg. At 7:30 am, advancing Confederates were sighted crossing Marsh Creek one half mile to your front. Union Lt. Marcellus Jones rested a carbine on a nearby fence post and pulled the trigger. Jones’ shot was likely the first fired during the Battle of Gettysburg. Over the next two days, an estimated 7 million bullets were fired, causing more than 51,000 casualties and forever changing the nation.
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Later on the first day, off to the the West....
Casualties killed 2 men, wounded 2 officers and 29 men, missing 3 men. Total 36.
Fighting his largest battle, Lee was a busy man at Gettysburg. He spent a significant amount of time on horseback, riding around the battlefield. He performed certain headquarters functions in the Thompson house but he most likely slept and performed other tasks in his tent. While the best primary evidence places Lee's headquarters complex at or around the Thompson house, no verifiable account specifies the location of his headquarters tent.
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And here's the monument to the aforementioned O'Rourke and the 140th NY Infantry. Below that is the monument to the 12th and 44th NY Infantry, which is bigger; it is the tallest regiment monument at Gettysburg, and offers a great view of the battlefield. The monument is also verbose: offering a full history of the regiment's time from the start of the war to Appomattox. Also, I've switched from chronological to geographical organization here: the second monument mostly alludes to action on the third day, but there are over a thousand of these things out here so forgive the conflicting organizational methods.
Some of the most famous action a-top Little Round Top is referenced here, including the aforementioned death of Gen. Vincent and the forthcoming 20th Maine action.
These PA guys started during the Peninsula Campaign, helped saved Little Round top, and make it all the way to Appomattox.
Booo! Hisssss
Here's the view of Little Round Top that Law's Brigade had, looking up at the 20the Maine's position.
Brand new marker right beside a similarly styled old one, just to keep everyone guessing.
NBD but this is literally the stone wall that the 20th Maine was defending at the crest of Little Round Top.
The aforementioned Sharpshooters, shooting at artillery from VA, were off in the woods. Not a great pic, but worth finding and looking up, as it tells a great story.
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Thus ends my Summer 2024 visit to Gettysburg, wherein--incidentally--I collected my 1,500th historical marker. Now let's bounce back for some additional markers from previous visits.
During the heavy fighting late in the afternoon of July 1, 1863, Seminary Ridge became the final defensive position of the Union's First Army Corps west of Gettysburg. Twenty-one cannons and thousands of battle-weary men crowned the heights with the aim of repelling Confederate forces ascending the ridge. The Union line was buckling to the left and right but the position near the Thompson house was holding.
The 143rd Pennsylvania Infantry was posted here along with three guns of Lt. James Stewart's Battery B, 4th United States Artillery, blasting deadly volleys of iron into Gen. Alfred Scales's North Carolina soldiers across the Chambersburg Pike. The Confederates pushed onward, however, unhinging the entire Union line from Seminary Ridge. The position here around the Thompson house was the very last to fall. Union soldiers sought refuge in the railroad cut to your right and rear. Once the fighting ended, dead and wounded soldiers were scattered around here. The widow Thompson and her neighbors cared for the wounded men of both sides, while the dead of both armies were buried near the places where they fell."
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July 1 In position about 200 yards south of the Lutheran Theological Seminary until 3 p.m. when ordered to support the Second Division First Corps and took position on Seminary Ridge half of the Battery in command of Lieut. James Davison between the Chambersburg Pike and Railroad cut. The other half north of the cut in corner of the woods was actively engaged. The Battery afterwards retired with the troops to Cemetery Hill and went into position on the Baltimore Pike opposite Evergreen Cemetery commanding the approach from the town two guns on the pike and two in the field two having been disabled.
Casualties killed 2 men, wounded 2 officers and 29 men, missing 3 men. Total 36.
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Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee arrived here on the afternoon of July 1, 1863, just in time to see Confederate forces drive the Union army from the fields west of town. Because this site was located on high ground near the center of the new Confederate line, Lee's staff selected it for army headquarters. Lee's headquarters tent and the many tents of his staff were soon spread out in the fields around the house. Here, Lee made decisions that led to the Confederate assaults for the next two days and ultimately his retreat on the evening of July 4.
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| https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=100012 On the afternoon of July 1, 1863, Confederate soldiers broke through this position en route to Gettysburg. Dead and wounded soldiers littered the ground in their wake while battle smoke hung in the air. Soon, Southern cannons were unlimbered on this spot while Gen. Robert E. Lee's couriers dashed back and forth. For the next three days, Thompson's property hosted a bustle of activity until the Confederate withdrawal after nightfall on July 4. Some ten days later, Mathew Brady's cameramen recorded no fewer than seven photographs here including this panorama of Gettysburg. This photo, made from two glass plate images, was recorded from the Dustman house, just steps from where you stand.  In the decades after the battle, the Thompson House became a popular attraction among visitors interested in Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. In 1913, the Chambersburg Pike became part of the famed Lincoln Highway, which significantly increased automobile traffic and tourism to Gettysburg. A museum and gift shop were opened in the stone house with an adjacent campground on the property, followed by a boarding house and tourist cabins. By 1967, a large motel complex and restaurant surrounded the Thompson House. In 2014, the Civil War Trust announced plans to purchase the entire complex and restore the site to its Civil War appearance. Restoration work began early in 2016 with archeological surveys followed by the removal of the restaurant, swimming pool, non-essential parking lots, and the motel complex. The Trust meticulously restored the 1863 landscape and Thompson house exterior. A non-historic structure atop the original Dustman barn foundation was removed. In the fall of 2016, the historic fences and the trail on which you stand were completed, all thanks to the generosity of the members and supporters of the Civil War Trust.  The foundation in front of you is all that remains of Casper Henry Dustman’s antebellum barn, a building that stood here during the Battle of Gettysburg. Typical of barns in this area, the wood-framed section was larger than the foundation, which housed stables. The barn was later demolished, and a subsequent owner built a modern cottage on the foundation. The Civil War Trust removed this non-historic building in 2016 and stabilized the historic foundation.   |
People had been living peacefully in and around Gettysburg for more than 75 years before the Civil War brought two mighty armies to the town and forever changed its character and landscape. Mary Thompson, a widow since the 1840s, lived in the stone house in front of you for seventeen years before the Battle of Gettysburg. Mrs. Thompson raised her children here, tended a small garden, and was comforted by a dog with its own little house. By the summer of 1863, the widow's children had grown and moved out—one lived directly across the road—and Mrs. Thompson lived alone in the stone house. Her closest neighbor was Casper Henry Dustman, whose home stood just east of the Thompson house.
Located on the Chambersburg Pike on top of Seminary Ridge, her home was all but bound to become battlefield feature. Union cannons dealt death and destruction from her yard and Union soldiers formed a line of battle on her property's edge. After a fierce fight, Confederate soldiers, cannons, and even the army's commander, Gen. Robert E. Lee, occupied her property. Soldiers were buried here. You are standing on historic and hallowed ground.
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| Not found in the database, but it's a sign about signs so Imma let it go. |
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| Thanks to all our generous sponsors. |
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The Union Army 12th Corps arrived here the afternoon of July 1, 1863; and later moved into battle line on Culp's Hill. On July 2, the 6th Corps arrived by this same road, and the 5th Corps by the Hanover Road.
There are plenty of additional monuments, but let's get into some July 2nd action...starting at the top of Little Round Top
Don't Give an Inch
July 2, 5:00 pm
—Gettysburg National Military Park—
"A great basin lay before us full of smoke and fire, and literally swarming with riderless horses and fighting, fleeing, and pursuing men"
1st Lt. Porter Farley, USA
140th New York Volunteers
Responding to General Warren's call for help, Colonel Strong Vincent and his 1,300-man Union infantry brigade rushed to defend this hill and arrived none too soon. Just as his men took position on the slopes below you, Texans and Alabamians of General John B. Hood's division streamed out of the woods to your left. Rapid, deadly fire from Vincent's line drove them back, but Hood's men rallied and renewed the fight.
When the 16th Michigan Infantry began to give way, Col. Vincent went to their aid and fell mortally wounded. Just then, over the hill behind you, poured the 140th New York Infantry led by Colonel Patrick O'Rorke. The New Yorkers, with unloaded muskets, swept down the hill in front of you into the surging Confederates. O'Rorke fell dead when a bullet pierced his neck. After a bloody struggle the exhausted Confederates fell back, leaving Little Round Top in Union hands.
Only 26 years old when he was mortally wounded here. Strong Vincent's decisive action to occupy Little Round Top prevented a Union disaster. He died in a field hospital five days after the fight, perhaps unaware that he had been promoted to brigadier general."
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And here's the monument to the aforementioned O'Rourke and the 140th NY Infantry. Below that is the monument to the 12th and 44th NY Infantry, which is bigger; it is the tallest regiment monument at Gettysburg, and offers a great view of the battlefield. The monument is also verbose: offering a full history of the regiment's time from the start of the war to Appomattox. Also, I've switched from chronological to geographical organization here: the second monument mostly alludes to action on the third day, but there are over a thousand of these things out here so forgive the conflicting organizational methods.
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140th New York Infantry
3rd Brigade, 2nd Division
— 5th Corps —
Fraternity
Valor
Patriotism
Duty
(Right):
140th
N.Y. Infty.
3rd Brigade
2nd Division
5th Corps.
July 2 & 3, 1863
(Left):
Number engaged
526.
Casualties.
26 killed.
89 wounded.
18 missing.
(Front):
col. Pat'k H. O'Rorke
Killed July 2, 1863
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12th and 44th New York Infantry
3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 5th Corps
The 44th N.Y. Infantry, Lieut. Colonel Freeman Conner commanding, held position about 100 feet in advance of this monument, designated by a marker, from about 3 p.m. July 2, to about 11 a.m. July 3, 1863.
Number engaged 313.
Casualties.
Killed, 2 officers, 24 enlisted men.
Wounded, 5 officers (of whom one died), 75 enlisted
men (of whom ten died).
Total loss, 106.
At noon of July 3rd, was placed in reserve at the right of Little Round Top where it remained until close of battle.
The 44th New York Infantry was organized at Albany, N.Y., August 8th—October 21, 1861. Number enlisted, 1096. Assigned to Brigade commanded by General Daniel Butterfield Subsequently known as 3d Brig. 1st Div. 5th Corps, A. P. In October 1862, two full companies, one of Albany State Normal School students, and the other from Yates Co., N. Y. were added. Total enrollment, 1585.
Engagements.
Yorktown, Hanover Court House, Gaines' Mill, Malvern Hill, Groveton, Antietam, Shepherdstown Ford, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Middleburg, Gettysburg, Jones' Cross Roads, Rappahannock Station, Mine Run, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, North Anna, Bethesda Church, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Weldon Railroad, Poplar Spring Church.
Casualties.
Killed, 3 officers, 122 enlisted men.
Wounded, 35 officers (of whom one died), 504 enlisted men
(of whom sixty-two died).
Died of disease, 2 officers, 145 enlisted men.
Missing in action, 50 enlisted men.
Mustered out at Albany N.Y. Oct. 1864.
Men whose term had not expired transferred to 140th
and 146th N.Y. Infantry
12th N.Y. Reg.
at
Gettysburg
It had two companies under Lt. Col. Ryder on duty at headquarters as provost guard 5th Corps and headquarters Army of the Potomac.
On the 1st day of battle, General Francis Channing Barlow (formerly Lieut. of 12th) was severely wounded commanding 1st Div. 11th Corps.
On 2nd day of battle, General Daniel E. Sickles (formerly a captain of 12th) was severely wounded commanding 3rd Army Corps.
On the 3rd day of battle, General Daniel Butterfield (who, as Colonel, brought the 12th Regt. to the war) was wounded and disabled at Headquarters as Chief of Staff of the Army.
At the beginning of the war, this was the first Reg't to cross Long Bridge on advance of the Union Army May 24th 1861.
At Appomattox the two companies of the 12th consolidated with the 5th N.Y Vet. Infy. under Lt. Col. H. W. Ryder & Maj. Paul A. Oliver took charge of the surrendered Confederate arms.
It had 66 enlisted men killed or died of wounds received in action, 67 enlisted men died of disease, 4 enlisted men died in the hands of the enemy.
It had officers killed or died of wounds in various battles:
Captain Wm. H. Hoagland.
Captain Jas. Cromie. Captain Jos. Turkington.
Captain Henry C. Burton.
Captain Wm. Stockman Woods.
Lieut. Edward M. Fisher.
(Back Left Side Plaque):
12th N.Y. Infantry
D & E Companies
Lt. Col. H.W. Ryder Com'd'g.
3d Brigade
1st Division
5th Corps
pm duty at 5th Corps
Headquarters
July 1st 2d & 3d 1863.
12th N.Y. Infantry
or some part of it was
present at all battles
of the 5th Corps
Army of Potomac
from
Hanover Court House
May 27th 1862
to
Appomattox April 9th 1865.
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| One of the new markers. |
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| https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=14936 |
Historic Breastworks
July 2, 1863 - Second Day
"Rude shelters were thrown up of the loose rocks that covered the ground."
Col. Joshua L. Chamberlain, U.S.A.
Commander, 20th Maine Volunteers
The increased range and accuracy of Civil War weapons made prolonged exposure to enemy fire extremely dangerous. In response to this, both armies made increasing use of rifle-pits, trenches, and breastworks. By 1864 it could be said that a soldier marched with a rifle-musket in one hand and a shovel in the other.
When the Union infantry of Col. Strong Vincent's brigade rushed to defend this hill on the afternoon of July 2, they quickly threw up crude shelters using stones laying about. The Confederates were on them so quickly there was little time for construction.
That night, in anticipation of renewed fighting on July 3, and to provide cover from Southern sharpshooters, the Federals expanded their breastworks. Confederates across the valley heard the stones dropping into place all night. Remains of these defensive works are visible here today."
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| Another new sign that someone else can get first. Absurdly, it can actually be seen in the most current photo of the next marker, but nobody has put it in the database as of Aug. 2024. |
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| https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=250009 |
Hazlett's Battery
—Gettysburg National Military Park—
Battery D, 5th United States Artillery, commanded by Lt. Charles E. Hazlett, held the position just to your right and rear on the afternoon of July 2. The cannons and tablet, placed by the War Department in 1905, mark the approximate position occupied by his six rifled guns during the bloody battle for control of the hill.
Hazlett's gunners climbed up the rocky slope behind you. No roads then existed here, and the guns, caissons, and limbers had to be dragged by hand over rocks, around trees, and up the muddy slopes. On the summit they realized their barrels couldn't be lowered enough to fire upon Confederate troops assaulting the hill.
General Warren remarked this was "no place for efficient artillery fire." "Nevermind that," Hazlett responded, "The sound of my guns will be encouraging to our troops and disheartening to the others...." Over the next two hours, they helped save Little Round Top for the Union army. It cost Battery D nine men killed and five wounded.
Lt. Charles E. Hazlett graduated from West Point in the May class of 1861. At age 24, he was shot in the head and killed near this spot. General G. K. Warren would recall, "No nobler man fought or fell that day than he." Hazlett is buried in his hometown of Zanesville, Ohio. This illustration by Edwin Forbes depicts Hazlett's Battery in action on the afternoon of July 2, 1863. The wooded slopes of Big Round Top appear to the left, as Union and Confederate forces battle for control of Devil's Den and the Valley of Death below.
A Fragment of the Past
This rusted piece of iron is an original artillery shell fragment from the American Civil War. Filled with black powder and with a timed fuse ignited by the discharge, artillery shells were designed to explode into such fragments that could kill or maim the enemy."
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| One's in the database and the other isn't. It's enough to drive an amateur historian mad. |
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| https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=11748 |
Army of the Potomac
Fifth Corps
Artillery Brigade
Battery D Fifth U.S. Artillery
Six Rifled 10 pounders
Lieut. Charles E. Hazlett commanding
July 2 Marched to the left of the Union Line about 4.30 p.m. and in rear of Brig. General J. Barnes's First Division Fight Corps. Immediately upon taking position here at 5.45 opened fire upon the Confederates who were engaging the Division.
The Battery kept up a continuous fire until after dark. Lieut. Hazlett was mortally wounded and the command devolved upon Lieut. Benjamin F. Rittenhouse.
July 3 Remained in position and in the afternoon did effective service on the lines of infantry engaged in Longstreet's assault.
Casualties killed 1 officer and 6 men. Wounded 6 men.
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91st Pennsylvania Volunteer Regiment
(Hazlett and Weed Memorial)
91.
P.V.V.
Reg.
Position
July 2 ,3, 4, 1863.
Erected by the 91 Reg P.V. in memory of Brig. Gen. Weed 3 Brig. 2 Div. 5 A.C. and Lt. Chs. E. Hazlett 5th U.S. Arty. who fell at this spot July 2, 1863.
https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=14914
91st Pennsylvania Infantry 3d Brigade, 2d Division, 5th Corps
91st Penna.
Infantry.
3d. Brig.
2d. Div.
5th Corps.
(Front "Door"):
July 2d moving at double-quick in the evening, the Regiment took position here and, having aided in repulsing the attack of the enemy upon this line, remained until the close of the battle.
(Right "Door"):
Present at
Gettysburg 258
officers and men.
Killed and died
of wounds 4 men.
Wounded 2
officers 13 men.
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Recruited in
Philadelphia.
Mustered in
Sept & Dec. 1861,
re-enlisted
Dec. 26, 1863,
Mustered out
July 10, 1865
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The Eye of General Warren
July 2, 1863 - Second Day
"I saw that this [Little Round Top] was the key to the whole position..."
Brig. Gen. G.K. Warren, U.S.A.
Chief of Engineers, Army of the Potomac
About 3:30 p.m. on July 2, the Union army's Chief Engineer, Brig. Gen. G.K. Warren, stepped out on these rocks with his binoculars. General Meade had sent him to examine battlefield conditions in the area. Warren found Union signalmen here, but no infantry. Little Round Top was undefended.
Warren discovered that Confederate troops were concealed in the woods just beyond the Emmitsburg Road (the second line of trees on the horizon). If these Southerners were allowed to seize Little Round Top, the Union army would be dangerously outflanked.
General Warren quickly dispatched aides to seek troops to defend the hill. Col. Strong Vincent's Brigade arrived just in time to meet the onrushing Confederates, and a bloody conflict ensued. When Vincent's men were nearly overwhelmed, Warren found Col. Patrick O'Rorke's 140th New York Infantry on the hillside behind you and rushed them into the fight to save the day for the Union."
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"On the whole this was an admirable position to fight a defensive battle...."
1st Lt. Frank A. Haskell, U.S.A.
Aide to Brig. Gen. John Gibbon
You are standing on Little Round Top looking north and west over the center of the battlefield. Much of the fighting on the second and third days of battle was visible from here.
The Union line of defense began here at the Round Tops and ran north along Cemetery Ridge to the edge of town, then curved east over Culp's Hill (not visible), forming a "fishhook." Since it was an interior line, it was at least a mile shorter than the Confederate line, and required fewer soldiers to maintain. The higher elevations of the Union line gave the Federals better fields of view, greater ranges for cannon, and required the Confederates to attack uphill which slowed them down.
The Confederate line of battle extended along Seminary Ridge (to your left) and then curved east through town, paralleling the Union line.
(Key Points Referenced):
(1) South Mountain
(2) Emmitsburg Road
(3) Seminary Ridge
This long, low ridge was part of the Confederate army front on July 2 and 3. General Lee used the wooded ridge both days to screen the movement of his troops.
(4) Copse of Trees
This small clump of trees marks the Confederates deepest penetration into the Union lines during "Pickett's Charge" on July 3. It also marks the approximate center of the Union line.
(5) Pennsylvania Memorial
This impressive landmark on Cemetery Ridge stands 110 feet and can be seen from many parts of the battlefield. Dedicated in 1910, it bears the names of each of the 34,530 Pennsylvanians who participated in the battle.
(6) Cemetery Hill
Site of historic Evergreen Cemetery over looking the town of Gettysburg. Union troops rallied here late on the afternoon of July 1, then held the commanding ground during the remainder of the battle as part of the "fishhook" line.
Four months after the battle, President Lincoln dedicated the National Cemetery on this hill."
Beautiful new signage when Little Round Top re-opened in July of 2024. Who am I to rob some enthusiast of the honor of being the first to document these markers in the database?
https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=14964
Third Brigade First Division Fifth Corps Army of the Potomac
Army of the Potomac
Fifth Corps First Division
Third Brigade
Col. Strong Vincent, Col. James C. Rice
20th. Maine, 16th. Michigan, 44th. New York
83d. Pennsylvania Infantry
July 2 After 4 p.m. moved with the Division left in front to the support of Third Corps line. The Brigade was detached and took position on Little Round Top advancing to the crests at the south and southwest. The 20th Maine, 83d Penna., 44th New York and 16th Michigan took position from left to right. They were immediately attacked by Brig. Gen. Law's Brigade and the contest raged for over two hours and until dark when the attack was repulsed with great loss in killed wounded and prisoners. Over 500 prisoners including 15 commissioned officers were captured. The 20th Maine and the 83d Penna. extended their lines after dark to the summit of Round Top.
July 3 Took position about noon with Second Brigade near the left centre of the main line of battle and remained in reserve through the day exposed to severe shelling but without loss.
July 4 Made a reconnaissance to the front without finding any Confederate forces in positions occupied by them the previous day.
Casualties. Killed 6 Officers 83 Men. Wounded 17 Officers 236 Men. Captured or missing 11 men. Total 353.
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| https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=15005 3rd Brigade First Division 5th Corps. Gen. Strong Vincent. Wounded July 2, died July 7, 1863 |
https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=15002
83rd Pennsylvania Infantry 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 5th Corps
The Brigade was hurried to
Little Round Top about 5 p.m.
of July 2d. This Regiment taking
position in front of this monument
and repulsing several desperate charges of the enemy after which this Regiment assisted in driving the enemy beyond, and in taking possession of Big Round Top.
On the morning of the 3rd, rejoined the Brigade on the left centre.
Present at Gettysburg 308 officers and men.
Killed 1 officer and 9 men.
Wounded 3 officers and 42 men.
83rd. Penna. Infantry
3rd. Brigade, 1st. Division, 5th. Corps.
(Left):
Recruited in
the Counties of
Erie, Crawford,
and Forest.
Mustered in
September 13th. 1861.
Re-enlisted
December 27th. 1863.
Mustered out
June 28th. 1865.
(Right):
Total Enrollment
2270
Killed and died of wounds
11 officers, 267 men
Died of disease, etc.
2 officers, 150 men
Wounded 29 officers, 485 men
Total 944.
(Back):
Yorktown, Hanover Court House,
Mechanicsville, Gaines Mill,
Malvern Cliffs, Malvern Hill,
2d Bull Run, Antietam,
Shepherdstown Ford, Fredericksburg,
Chancellorsville, Middleburg,
Gettysburg, Jones' Cross Roads,
Wapping Heights, Rappahannock Station,
Mine Run, Wilderness, Spotsylvania,
North Anna, Totopotomoy,
Bethesda Church, Cold Harbor,
Petersburg, Weldon Railroad,
Peebles' Farm, Hatcher's Run,
Dabney's Mill, Boyoton Road, Five Forks,
Appomattox.
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| I'm not sure this counts - there are so many of them, especially at Gettysburg. It marks the Left Flank of the regiment. |
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| And here's another - the Right Flank of the 38th PA Infantry. |
https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=14993
9th Pennsylvania Reserves (38th Pennsylvania Infantry) — 3d Brigade, 3d Division, 5th Corps —
(Front):
9th Penna. Reserves
(38th Penna. Infantry)
3d Brig. 3d Div. 5th Corps
(Back):
The Regiment arrived on the field July 2nd about 5 p.m. with 377 officers and men and soon after moved to this position and held it until the close of the battle with a loss of five wounded.
Recruited in the counties of Alleghany, Beaver and Crawford.
Mustered in State Service April & May 1861. Mustered in U.S. Service July 258th 1861. Mustered out May 12th 1864.
Total enrollment 1090.
Killed and died of wounds 6 Officers 108 men.
Died of disease 1 officer 53 men.
Wounded 10 officers 294 men.
Captured or missing 2 officers and 98 men.
Total loss 572.
Dranesville - 2nd Bull Run
Mechanicsville - South Mountain
Gaines Mill - Antietam
Charles City Cross Roads - Fredericksburg
Malvern Hill - Gettysburg
Gainesville - Bristoe Station
Grovetown - Mine Run
Booo! Hisssss
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Law's Brigade
Hood's Division - Longstreet's Corps
— Army of Northern Virginia —
Army of Northern Virginia
Longstreet's Corps Hood's Division
Law's Brigade
4th. 15th. 44th. 47th. 48th. Alabama Infantry
July 2 Arrived on the Field about 4 p.m. and advanced against the Union positions. The 4th, 15th, and 47th Regiments attacked Little Round Top and continued assault until dark. The 44th and 48th assisted in capturing the Devil's Den and 3 guns of Smith's 4th New York Battery.
Here's the view of Little Round Top that Law's Brigade had, looking up at the 20the Maine's position.
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| And now we are also talking about the third day. |
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| https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=252574 |
The Tenacious 20th Maine
July 2, 6:00 pm
— Gettysburg National Military Park —
Late on the second day, the 386 men of Col. Joshua L. Chamberlain's 20th Maine Volunteers found themselves anchoring the southern end of the Union line. If they could not stop the Confederate attack here, Little Round Top might be lost. For more than an hour, waves of Alabamians repeatedly stormed this hillside. The first attacks came from your right. Subsequent attacks came from your left, forcing the 20th Maine to "refuse," or bend back their line. So deadly was the struggle that the "blood stood in puddles on the rocks," but each attack was repulsed.
When the Mainers' ammunition was nearly spent, a desperate bayonet charge launched by the regiment drove the Alabamians back for good, thus securing the Union left flank. The cost was enormous. The 20th Maine suffered 125 casualties during the 90 minute struggle for the hill.
The short walk in front of you leads to the secluded 20th Maine monument. It rests on ground Chamberlain was ordered to hold "at all hazards."
(caption) Col. William C. Oates and his 15th Alabama lost 343 men and 19 officers - nearly half their strength - in their attempt to dislodge the 20th Maine. Among the mortally wounded was his beloved brother John. In the years after the battle Oates claimed to have reached the prominent boulder to your left front, also depicted in the illustration above."
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"The bayonet charge of the 20th Maine on July 2 became a defining moment for the regiment. Yet, as years passed and the fog of war clouded old memories, discerning the true sequence of events and the roles individuals played in them became just as confused and chaotic as the actual charge itself.
Was an order given to charge? Were bayonets ordered to be used? Who led the charge? Were the Alabamians driven from the hill, or ordered to retreat? Piecing together a coherent narrative of a complex moment such as this is the challenge of the historian. The truth of what happened on this rocky spur may never be known.
Below are several accounts of the famous charge. Read them as if you were a historian. Which account would you believe? Whose version of events were correct?
"At that crisis, I ordered the bayonet. The word was enough....they sprang forward upon the enemy...." Joshua Chamberlain, 1863
"I concluded that it was my duty to order a retreat & I did so." William C. Oates, 1876
"Lieut. H. S. Melcher...saw the situation, and did not hesitate.... 'Come on! Come on boys! he shouts....and with one wild yell...the regiment charged." Theodore Gerrish, 1882
"I heard a shout on the center, of 'Forward' and saw the line and colors beginning to move. I had received no orders.... There was nothing else to do but move the left so I also shouted 'Forward' and we all joined in the shout..." Ellis Spear, 1916
(captions)
Col. Joshua Chamberlain, USA 20th Maine Infantry
Col William C. Oates, CSA 15th Alabama Infantry
Pvt. Theodore Gerrish, USA 20th Maine Infantry
Maj. Ellis Spears, USA 20th Maine Infantry
When ordered, soldiers would affix their bayonets on the end of their rifles and prepare for hand-to-hand combat. Seldom used in battle, bayonets accounted for only a small percentage of all wounds suffered during the conflict. This bayonet was found by National Park Service archeologists on the wooded slopes of Big Round Top to your right front."
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| Right Flank of the 20th Maine's Infantry on July 2 |
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Twentieth Maine
Third Brig. - First Div.
Fifth Corps
(Left):Here the 20th Maine Regiment. Col. J. L. Chamberlain Commanding, forming the extreme left of the national line of battle on the 2nd day of July 1863. Repulsed the attack of the extreme right of Longstreet's Corps and charged in turn, capturing 302 prisoners. The regiment lost 38 killed or mortally wounded, and 93 wounded, out of 358 engaged.
This monument, erected by survivors of the regiment, A.D. 1886, marks very nearly the spot where the colors stood.
(Back): Names of the officers and men of the 20th Maine Volunteers who were killed or died of wounds received in this action.
Capt. Charles W. Billings - Co. C
1st Lieut. Arad H. Linscott - Co. I
2nd Lieut. Warrent L. Kendall - Co. G
Corp. Joseph D. Simpson - Co. A
Priv. John Reed Jr. - Co. A
1st Serg. Isaac W. Estes - Co. C
Priv. Moses Davis - Co. C
Priv Oliver L. Stevens - Co. C
Priv. Charles M. Beadle - Co. C
Corp. Willard Pinkham - Co. D.
Priv. Stephen A. Prescott - Co. D
Corp. Paschal M. Tripp - Co. F
Corp. John Foss - Co. F
Corp. William S. Hodgdon - Co. F
Priv. Seth W. Clark - Co. F
Priv. John Wentworth - Co. F.
(Right):Priv. Oscar Wyer - Co. F
Priv. Charles F. Hall - Co. F
Priv. Benjamin W. Grant - Co. F
Priv. Elfin J. Foss - Co. F
Serg. William B. Jordan - Co. G
Corp. Melville C. Law - Co. G
Priv. James A. Knight - Co. G
1st Serg. Charles W. Steele - Co. H
Serg. George W. Buck - Co. H
Serg. Isaac M. Lathrop - Co. H
Priv. Aaron Adams - Co. H
Priv. Goodwin S. Ireland - Co. H
Priv. Iredell Lamson - Co. H
Priv. Alexander E. Lester - Co. I
1st Serg. George S. Noyes - Co. K
Priv. James R. Merril - Co. K
Priv. William F. Merrill - Co. K
Priv. Stephen C. Chase - Co. K
Priv. Willard W. Buxton - Co. K
I saw a lot of giant memorials to a bunch of dead losers, but I had to again hike into the woods off the main path to find this humble marker for these truly great heroes. Maybe the isolation is an honor. It is only slightly hyperbolic to say that America's existence hung by a thread at the battle of Gettysburg: if the Rebs won decisively it would have changed their calculus for foreign intervention and the peace movement. Lincoln might have asked for peace under pressure. America as we know it would have ceased to exist if the Union army was destroyed there that day, and for a moment it looked like it could happen. A bunch of thirsty, dirty farmers from Alabama almost got around the Union flank and got behind the whole army; while there were more Union troops on the field as a whole, Lee brought nearly everything he had that day, and at this spot, as at other skirmish points, the Union was badly outnumbered. So Joshua Chamberlain, who stepped aside from teaching Humanities at Bowdoin to take up his command, was told to "Hold at all costs!" and he did. Barely. When he ran out of bullets and was about to be overrun, he told his men to fix bayonets to their guns and charge down the hill- and they did! The Alabamans were shocked and had gone without water all day: they all just surrendered. The Union was saved by a professor and some regular guys from Maine.
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| And here's the LEFT flank of the 20th Maine's Infantry on July 2 |
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Third Brigade
Second Division - Fifth Corps
— Army of the Potomac —
Army of the Potomac
Fifth Corps Second Division
Third Brigade
brig. Gen. Stephen H. Weed
Col. Kenner Garrard
140th. 146th. New York
91st. 155th. Pennsylvania Infantry
July 2 Arrived early in the morning and lay on the Baltimore Pike near Rock Creek until late in the day. Moved hastily to the left leading the Division and took position on Little Round Top on the right of Third Brigade First Division in time for the 140th New York to repel an attack on that point. The other regiments having moved to the right to the support of Battery I 5th U.S. and Third Corps line were brought back and went into position on the right of the 140th New York. Brig. Gen. Weed commanding Brigade and Col. P.H. O'Rorke commanding 140th New York were mortally wounded.
July 3 Remained in position until the close of the battle.
Casualties Killed 2 Officers 38 Men. Wounded 11 Officers 131 Men. Captured or missing 18 Men. Total 200.
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https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=15013146th New York Infantry(5th Oneida)
(5th Oneida) 3d Brigade, 2d Division, 5th Corps. Col's Garrard, Jenkins, Grindlay. Maj. Gen. Meade observed the battle for a time on July 3d. (Back): Casualties; Killed 4, Wounded 24. (Left): battles, Thrice complimented in general orders.  |
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121st New York Infantry
2d Brigade, 1st Division
— 6th Corps —
(Front):
121st
N.Y. Infantry.
(Col. Emory Upton.)
2d Brig. 1st Div.
6th Corps.
Held this position
from evening of
July 2d 1863
until close of battle.
(Right):
Organized in Herkimer
and Otsego Co's.
Mustered in Aug. 23, 1862.
Officers 30, men 910.
Joined by transfer,
recruits etc.
officers 21, men 425.
Casualties.
Killed and mortally wounded,
officers 14, men 212.
Wounded,
officers 27, men 596.
Died of disease
officers 4, men 117.
Discharged for wounds,
disease etc.
officers 37, men 283.
Transferred to other commands,
officers 12, men 262.
Mustered out June 25, 1865.
officers 25, men 283.
(Left):
Battles.
Cramptons Pass 1862
Fredericksburg 1862
Marye's Heights 1863
Salem Church 1863
Salem Heights 1863
Gettysburg 1863
Rappahannock Station 1863
Mine Run 1863
Wilderness 1864
Spottsylvania C.H. 1864
North Anna 1864
Totopotomoy 1864
Cold Harbor 1864
Petersburg 1864
Fort Stevens, D.C. 1864
Summit Point 1864
Winchester 1864
Fisher's Hill 1864
New Market 1864
Cedar Creek 1864
Hatcher's Run 1865
Petersburg (Fort Fisher) 1865
Petersburg (Assault) 1865
Sailor's Creek 1865
Appomattox C.H. April 9, 1865
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Army of the Potomac
Fifth Corps
Major General George Sykes
First Division Brigadier General James Barnes
Second Division Brigadier General Romeyn B. Ayres
Third Division Brigadier General Samuel W. Crawford
Artillery Brigade Captain Augustus P. Martin
July 2. Arrived early in the morning and went into position on the right of 12th Corps. Later crossed Rock Creek via Baltimore Pike and was massed in the field until late in the afternoon. Moved to the left between 4 and 5 p.m. Barnes's and Ayres's Divisions taking possession of Little Round Top and re-enforcing the 3d corps line. Crawford's Division in reserve. All the Brigades of the Corps except Fisher's were engaged at intervals until night.
July 3. Barnes's Division except Tilton's Brigade north of Little Round Top with Wright's Division 6th Corps on the right left and rear. Ayres's and Crawford's Divisions and Tilton's Brigade on the Round Tops. These positions were held during the day.
July 4. In same positions except reconnoissances from each Division were made in front during the day.
Casualties. Killed 28 Officers 337 Men. Wounded 129 Officers 1481 Men. Captured or Missing 1 Officer 210 Men. Total 2186.
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98th Penna. Infantry
3d Brig. 3d Div. 6th Corps
Leading the Corps in the march
from Manchester, Md.
Arrived here July 2d about 5 p.m.
immediately charged to the Wheatfield
and woods to the left.
About dark rejoined the Brigade north of
the paved road where other monument stands.
3rd Brigade.
3rd Division. 6th Corps.
(Right):
Gettysburg
July
2. 3. & 4.
1863.
(Left):
98th Regt. PaV. V.
To our
fallen
comrades.
(Back):
98th Regt.
Penna. Vet. Vols.
Organized in Phila. April 29th 1861
for 3 mo's as the 21st Reg. P.V.
Re-organized Aug. 17th 1861
for 3 years as the 98th Reg. P.V.
Re-enlisted Dec. 23d. 1863
Mustered out June 29th. 1865.
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| This marker went up in June or July of 2024, and as I type this in August nobody has entered it into the database yet. |
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Battery L, 1st Ohio Light Artillery Artillery Brigade - Fifth Corps
Captain F. C. Gibbs
Battery
L, 1st Ohio Light Artillery
Artillery Brigade 5th Corps
Erected by the State of Ohio
(Back):
Battery L
1st Ohio Light Artillery
July 2. 3. 1863
Arriving on the field at 8 a.m. July 2, went into position under a brisk skirmish fire on the extreme right of Wolf Hill. Afterwards moved to north slope of Little Round Top, and there became hotly engaged with Longstreet's Corps then trying to turn the left. Held same position July 3.
This battery was recruited at Portsmouth Ohio, in the Autumn of 1861 by Captain L.N. Robinson. Was mustered out July 4. 1865. Took part in 12 important battles.
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| Sometimes...I just gotta let it go. |
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And there's more. A lot more. On the same July 2024 trip to see the newly re-opened Little Round Top, I also met up with the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War for a meeting at the Armory. The many artillery brigades here essentially make up the Seminary Ridge line, so we are going to see a lot of monuments to the losers here along West Confederate Ave. I got a lot more markers from here and the west side of Gettysburg. In fact, just getting to and from the meet-spot I snapped pics of over a 100 monuments and markers. Sorry/Here they are.
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| This is Red Patch: "the Gettysburg home of the late Brevet Maj Gen. Charles H. T. Collis of New York City." Not even an official monument, but I still want to talk about it. Did these homeowners just put up the sign themselves? It's adjacent to the Gettysburg Armory, which I didn't even take a picture of because it is not a sign. Collis was an Irishman, and if you're wondering what "Brevet" means in front of his rank, essentially Lincoln makes me a brigadier general even though he's a volunteer. Collis wins the Medal of Honor for when he "gallantly led his regiment in battle at a critical moment" at Fredericksburg. He survives and practices law in Philly, then gets buried in Gettysburg. |
My only shot with the Armory in it. And the marker may have been relocated from across the street, but I'm not going to let that bother me.
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Army of Northern Virginia
Hill's Corps Artillery Reserve
McIntosh's Battalion Rice's Battery
Danville Virginia Artillery
Four Napoleons
July 2 Two guns took position here and were actively engaged under the heavy fire of Union Sharpshooters and artillery. Two guns of the Battery were in reserve.
July 3 All the guns were actively engaged in this position.
July 4 Withdrew in the night to Marsh Creek on the Fairfiled Road.
Losses not reported in detail.
Yes, they did. There are so many markers at Gettysburg that the narrative thread may be unraveling. And it's not like I could ever get them all....or could I?
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The aforementioned Sharpshooters, shooting at artillery from VA, were off in the woods. Not a great pic, but worth finding and looking up, as it tells a great story.
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1st U.S. Sharpshooters
(Berdan's)
—2d. Brigade, 1st. Division, 3d. Corps—
(Front):
1st. U.S. Sharpshooters
(Berdan's)
2d. Brig. 1st Div. 3d Corps
(Left):
This Monument
is dedicated to
the brave men
of this command
who fell at
Gettysburg
One hundred Sharp Shooters
reconnoitered to this spot
about 12. M. July 2d. 1863,
losing here nineteen men.
They first developed
the enemy's threatened attack
upon our left and rear.
July 3d. the regiment supported
batteries along Cemetery Ridge
on the 4th it picketed
and skirmished near the
Peach Orchard
Killed 6, Wounded 37,
Captured 6, Total 49.
(Back):
This Regiment
was recruited in 1861,
from
five northern states
and had
four New York Companies,
("A", "B", "D", and "H".).
Served in 3rd, 5th, and 2nd Corps,
participating in
forty-three battles
and skirmishes,
from Yorktown (1862)
to Appomattox (1865).
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"The brainchild of inventor Hiram Berdan, the United States Sharpshooters were an elite unit of marksmen. On July 2, 1863, approximately 100 soldiers of the 1st US Sharpshooters, supported by the 3rd Maine Infantry, entered these woods to determine the location of Confederate troops opposite the Union line on Cemetery Ridge. Encountering Confederates, the Sharpshooters quickly engaged them with deadly accuracy. With no advantage to be gained, they withdrew, but learned vital information: Confederates were massing on Seminary Ridge.
Berdan's Sharpshooters fought in loose formations using cover and concealment to pick off their enemies from afar."
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Company F, 1st U.S. Sharpshooters
2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 3rd Corps
(Front):
The State of
Vermont
to the officers and men of
Co. F.
1st U.S. Sharpshooters.
2nd Brig. 1st Div. 3rd Corps.
(Left):
Engaged at this point
on the morning of July 2, 1863.
and on Cemetery Ridge July 3.
Also on the skirmish line July 4.
Present for Duty 44.
Killed 1.
Wounded 4.
(Right):
Co. F.
1st U.S. Sharpshooters.
Organized in Vermont in 1861:
assigned to the 5th Corps in 1862.
to the 3rd Corps in 1863.
and to the 2nd Corps in 1864.
(Back):
Battles.
Yorktown. Antietam. Wilderness.
Hanover C.H. Fredericksburg. Todd's Tavern.
Mechanicsville. Chancellorsville. Spotsylvania.
Gaines' Mill. Gettysburg. Cold Harbor.
Malvern Hill. Kelly's Ford. Petersburg.
Second Bull Run. Locust Grove. Weldon R.R.
And many other minor engagements.
Total number of men enlisted. 177.
Killed. 32. Wounded. 45. Total. 77.
Johnson's Virginia Battery - McIntosh's Battalion
Artillery Reserve - Hill's Corps
— Army of Northern Virginia —
Army of Northern Virginia
Hill's Corps Artillery Reserve
McIntosh's Battalion Johnson's Virginia Battery
Two Napoleons and Two 3 inch Rifles
July 2 In position here and actively engaged under the heavy fire of Union Sharpshooters and artillery.
July 3 Remained in this position all day and actively engaged.
July 4 Withdrew in the night to Marsh Creek on the Fairfield Road.
Losses not reported in detail.
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Watson's Battery - Dance's Battalion
Artillery Reserve - Ewell's Corps
— Army of Northern Virginia —
Army of Northern Virginia
Ewell's Corps Artillery Reserve
Dance's Battalion Watson's Battery
Second Richmond Howitzers
Four 10 pounder Parrotts
July 1 Reached the field in evening too late to take part in the Battle.
July 2 Early in the morning took position on this ridge just north of Western Maryland R.R. Cut. Opened fire about 4 p.m. upon the batteries on Cemetery Hill and continued firing until dark.
July 3 Moved to this position. Took part in the great cannonade preceding Longstreet's final assault and kept firing for some time afterwards. Withdrew at night to camp in rear.
July 4 After nightfall began the march to Hagerstown.
Ammunition expended 661 rounds.
Losses not reported in detail.
I hope you like a lot of historical details...from all three days, and even beyond. They are all getting posted under this entries date though, I assure you. Presented backwards, for some reason, also. It's so much that traditionally I have not dumped all the words from signs like this into the blog. Those really verbose ones were put up by the U.S. Army, but these were erected by the Gettysburg National Military Commission, which is slightly different. Collectively, these are known as The Army of Northern Virginia Itinerary Tablets, across from the armory. So here goes! All about the Army of Virginia...
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July 5, 1863
The Army on the march to the Potomac. Hill's Corps had the advance. Longstreet's the centre. Ewell's the rear. Hood's Division Longstreet's Corps started after sunrise. Early's Division Ewell's Corps started near noon and formed the rear guard. Fitz Lee's and Hampton's Brigades of Cavalry Stuart's Division the later under Col. Baker marched via Cashtown and Greenwood en route to Williamsport. Chambliss's and Jenkins's Brigades of Cavalry under General Stuart marched via Emmitsburg. Robertson's and Jones's Brigade of Cavalry held the Jack Mountain Passes. Imboden's Brigade of mounted infantry in charge of the wagon trains reached Greencastle in the morning and Williamsport in the afternoon.
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July 4, 1863
Ewell's Corps marched before dawn from the base of Culp's Hill and the streets of Gettysburg to Seminary Ridge and the Army remained in position on that Ridge throughout the day. Soon after dark Hill's Corps withdrew and began the march via Fairfield and Waynesborough on the Hagerstown Road.
Pickett's and McLaws's Divisions Longstreet's Corps followed during the night.
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| https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=11831 July 3, 1863 Pickett's Division Longstreet's Corps arrived on the field early in the morning. Robertson's and Jones's Brigades Stuart's Cavalry Division marched from Chambersburg via Cashtown and Fairfield to a position on the right flank of the Confederate Army. Jones's Brigade had a severe fight with the 6th United States Cavalry near Fairfield Penna. Imboden's Brigade of Mounted Infantry reached the field at noon. |
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July 2, 1863
McLaws's and Hood's Divisions Longstreet's Corps marched from Marsh Creek to the field at Gettysburg. Law's Brigade Hood's Division marched from New Guilford to Gettysburg arriving about noon. Pickett's Division Longstreet's Corps marched from Chambersburg and arrived in the vicinity of Gettysburg soon after sunset.
Stuart's Cavalry Division marched from Carlisle via Hunterstown to near Gettysburg. Hampton's Cavalry Brigade being in front had an engagement with Union Cavalry in the evening at Hunterstown Penna.
Robertson's and Jones's Brigades Stuart's Cavalry Division marched from Greencastle to Chambersburg.
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July 1, 1863
Heth's and Pender's Divisions Hill's Corps marched from Cashtown to Gettysburg. Anderson's Division Hill's Corps marched from Fayetteville via Cashtown to near Gettysburg.
Rodes's Division Ewell's Corps marched from Heidlersburg via Middletown to Gettysburg. Early's Division Ewell's Corps to Heidlersburg and thence by way of the direct road to Gettysburg. Johnson's Division Ewell's Corps from Scotland via Cashtown to Gettysburg.
Pickett's Division Longstreet's Corps remained with the wagon trains at Chambersburg. McLaws's and Hood's Divisions Longstreet's Corps except Law's Brigade on outpost duty at New Guilford marched from Fayetteville to Marsh Creek within four miles of Gettysburg.
Stuart's Cavalry Division marched from Jefferson via Dover and Dillsburg to Carlisle. Robertson's and Jones's Brigades of Cavalry crossed the Potomac at Williamsport and marched to Greencastle Penna.
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June 30, 1863
Heth's Division Hill's Corps at Cashtown. Pettigrew's Brigade Heth's Division marched nearly to Gettysburg but was recalled. Pender's Division Hill's Corps marched from Fayetteville to Cashtown. Anderson's Division Hill's Corps remained at Fayetteville.
Rodes's Division Ewell's Corps marched from Carlisle via Petersburg to Heidlersburg. Johnson's Division Ewell's Corps marched from Greenville to Scotland Penna. Early's Division Ewell's Corps returned from York via Weiglestown and East Berlin and encamped three miles from Heidlersburg.
Pickett's Division Longstreet's Corps remained at Chambersburg guarding wagon trains. McLaws's and Hood's Divisions Longstreet's Corps marched from there to Fayetteville except Law's Brigade which was sent to New Guilford.
Stuart's Cavalry Division marched from Union Mills MD. via Hanover to Jefferson and had a fight at Hanover Penna. with Kilpatrick's Third Cavalry Division.
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June 29, 1863
Heth's Division Hill's Corps marched from Fayetteville to Cashtown. Pender's and Anderson's Divisions remaining at Fayetteville.
Johnson's Division Ewell's Corps countermarched from Carlisle to Greenville Penna. Rodes's Division Ewell's Corps remained at Carlisle and Early's Division at York and Wrightsville.
Longstreet's Corps remained in position near Chambersburg.
Three Brigades of Stuart's Cavalry Division marched through Cooksville, Sykesville, and Westminster MD. to Union Mills MD.
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June 28, 1863
Rodes's and Johnson's Division Ewell's Corps were at Carlisle. Jenkins's Cavalry Brigade was sent to reconnoitre the defenses of Harrisburg. Early's Division Ewell's Corps marched from Berlin by way of Weiglestown to York. Gordon's Brigade Early's Division marching on through York to Wrightsville on the Susquehanna River.
Hill's corps in camp at Fayetteville. Longstreet's Corps at or near Chambersburg.
Hampton's, Chambliss's and Fitz Lee's Brigades Stuart's Division marched via Darnestown and Rockville, MD.
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| https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=11823 June 27, 1863 Headquarters of the Army moved from Greencastle to Chambersburg Penna. Rodes's and Johnson's Divisions Ewell's Corps arrived at Carlisle. Early's Division marched from Mummasburg via Hunterstown, New Chester and Hampton to Berlin. Gordon's Brigade Early's Division reached York. McLaws's Division Longstreet's Corps marched from Williamsport via Hagerstown, Middleburg and Greencastle to five miles south of Chambersburg. Hood's Division reached Chambersburg and Pickett's Division marched three miles further north. Anderson's Division Hill's Corps marched via Chambersburg to Fayetteville Penna. Heth's and Pender's Divisions Hill's Corps to the same place by other routes. Hampton's, Chambliss's and Fitz Lee's Brigades Stuart's Cavalry Division marched from Wolf Run Shoals on Occoquan River via Fairfax Station, Annandale and Dranesville Virginia and crossed the Potomac into Maryland below Seneca Creek. Robertson's and Jones's Brigades Stuart's Division remained in Virginia to guard the passes of the Blue Ridge. |
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Moving on, Northwestward up the Battlefield. More details and less narrative. Then all around before heading home. Following the many pics from this visit, there's even more below from previous visits.
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C.S.A.
Army of Northern Virginia
Hill's Corps Artillery Reserve
McIntosh's Battalion
Johnson's, Rice's, Hurt's, and Wallace's
Batteries
Six Napoleons, Two Whitworths, Eight 3 inch Rifles
July 1 - 4 The Battalion was actively engaged on each of the three days of the battle and withdrew from the field under orders in the evening of the fourth day.
Losses 7 men killed 25 wounded of whom 16 were captured
38 horses killed or disabled.
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Army of Northern Virginia
Hill's Corps Artillery Reserve
McIntosh's Battalion Hurt's Battery
Hardaway Alabama Artillery
Two Whitworths and Two 3 inch Rifles
July 1 The Whitworths were in position near Chambersburg Pike west of Herr's Tavern and actively engaged. The 3 inch Rifles occupied the hill near Fairfield Road west of Willoughby Run but did no firing through sometimes under fire.
July 2 All the guns were in position here and actively engaged under heavy fire of sharpshooters and artillery.
July 3 The 3 inch rifles remained here. The Whitworths were moved to position on Oak Hill. All were actively engaged. The Whitworths were beyond the range of the Union guns whilst their own fire reached all parts of the field.
July 4 Withdrew at evening to Marsh Creek on Fairfield Road.
Losses not reported in detail.
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Army of Northern Virginia
Ewell's Corps Artillery Reserve
Dance's Battalion Griffin's Battery
The Salem Artillery
Two 3 inch Rifles, Two Napoleons
July 1 Reached the field too late to take part in the battle.
July 2 Remained in reserve on this Ridge north of the Railroad.
July 3 The Rifles were moved to this position early in the morning and took part in the cannonade preceding Longstreet's assault and continued firing for some time afterward. Withdrew at night to camp in rear.
July 4 The Napoleons occupied a position on this Ridge south of the Railroad Cut but did no firing. After nightfall they joined the Rifles and with them began the march to Hagerstown.
No losses reported. Ammunition expended 154 rounds.
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Army of Northern Virginia
Hill's Corps Heth's Division
Garnett's Battalion Maurin's Battery
The Donaldsville Artillery
One 10 pounder Parrott, Two 3 inch Rifles
July 1 About 3.30 p.m. relieved some of Pegram's guns whose ammunition was exhausted on the ridge west of Herr's Tavern and from that time to an active part in the conflict.
July 2 In position here all day but not actively engaged until 3 p.m. when it opened and maintained a steady fire on Cemetery Hill until near sunset and vigorously renewed it at dusk for the purpose of diverting the fire of Union artillery from the Confederate infantry then assaulting East Cemetery Hill.
July 3 Ordered to a position south of McMillan's Woods and held in reserve sometimes fired upon but not returning the fire.
July 4 Withdrew about 8 a.m. and marched to Cashtown to reinforce the cavalry escorting the wagon train.
Losses not reported in detail.
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Army of Northern Virginia
Hill's Corps Heth's Division
Garnett's Battalion Lewis's Battery
The Lewis Artillery
Two 3 inch Rifles and Two Napoleons
July 1 One of the rifles at 3.30 p.m. relieved one of Pegram's guns on the ridge west of Herr's Tavern and was engaged until the fight ended.
July 2 Both Rifles were in position here and took an active part in the artillery duel in the afternoon and evening with the Union batteries on Cemetery Hill.
July 3 Moved under orderes to a point south of McMillan's Woods but not engaged at any time although from time to time under fire.
July 4 The Napoleons were never actively engaged in the battle but on this day were placed in position here. At night they rejoined the Rifles and with them began the march to Hagerstown.
Losses not reported in detail.
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C.S.A.
Army of Northern Virginia
Hill's Corps Pender's Division
Perrin's Brigade
1st. Rifles, 12th. 13th. 14th. Regiments and 1st.
Provisional South Carolina Infantry
July 1 Crossed Willoughby Run about 3.30 p.m. with its left in Reynolds Woods and advancing relieved Heth's line took a prominent part in the struggle by which the Union forces were dislodged from Seminary Ridge and pursuing them into the town captured many prisoners. The Rifle regiment was on duty as train guard and not in the battle of this day.
July 2 Supported artillery south of Fairfield Road. At 6 p.m. advanced a Battalion of sharpshooters which skirmished with the Union outposts until dark. At 10 p.m. took position on Ramseur's right in the Long Lane leading from the town to the Bliss House and Barn.
July 3 In the same position and constantly engaged in skirmishing.
July 4 After night withdrew and began the march to Hagerstown.
Present about 1600. Killed 100, wounded 477, Total 577.
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Army of Northern Virginia
Hill's Corps Heth's Division
Garnett's Battalion Grandy's Battery
The Norfolk Light Artillery Blues
Two 3 inch Rifles, Two 12 pounder Howitzers
July 1 Arrived on the field in the afternoon but was not engaged.
July 2 The Rifles took position here in the morning and participated during the afternoon and evening in the artillery duel with the Union batteries on Cemetery Hill.
July 3 Ordered to the south side of McMillan's Woods and held all day in reserve without firing a shot though sometimes under fire.
July 4 The Howitzers were never actively engaged in the battle but on this day were placed in position here. At night they rejoined the Rifles and with them began the march to Hagerstown.
Losses not reported in detail.
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Army of Northern Virginia
Hill's Corps Artillery Reserve
Pegram's Battalion Zimmerman's Battery
The Pee Dee Artillery
Four 3 inch Rifles
July 1 Three guns were in position on the ridge west of Herr's Tavern actively engaged and did effective service. The other was disabled for the day by accident while hastening into action.
July 2 Early in the morning took position here and at intervals was engaged with the Union batteries endeavoring especially to enfilade them when they sought to concentrate their fire upon the Confederate right.
July 3 Took an active part in all the operations of the artillery including the cannonade preceding Longstreet's assault.
July 4 Withdrew about sunset and began the march to Hagerstown.
Losses not reported in detail.
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C.S.A.
Army of Northern Virginia
Hill's Corps Artillery Reserve
Pegram's Battalion
Marye's, Crenshaw's, Zimmerman's, McGraw's
and Brander's Batteries
Ten Napoleons, Four 10 pounder Parrotts
Four 3 inch Rifles, Two 12 pounder Howizters
July 1-3 The Battalion was actively engaged on each of the three days of the battle. The first from a point near the south side of Chambersburg Pike on the ridge west of Herr's Tavern.
July 4 About sunset withdrew and began the march to Hagerstown.
Losses Killed 10, wounded 37, Total 47.
Ammunition expended 3800 rounds. Horses killed or disabled 38.
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Army of Northern Virginia
Hill's Corps Artillery Reserve
Pegram's Battalion Marye's Battery
The Fredericksburg Artillery
Two Napoleons, Two 10 pounder Parrotts
July 1 This Battery fired the first cannon-shot of the battle from a point near the south side of the Chambersburg Pike on the ridge west of Herr's Tavern and was actively engaged until the close of the day's conflict.
July 2 Early in the morning took position here. Opened at intervals upon the Union lines and enfiladed their batteries when they sought to concentrate their fire upon the Confederate right.
July 3 Participated actively in all the operations of the artillery including the cannonade which preceded Longstreet's assault.
July 4 About sunset withdrew and began the march to Hagerstown.
Losses not reported in detail.
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Army of Northern Virginia
Hill's Corps Anderson's Division
Lane's Battalion - Ross's Battery
One Napoleon, Three 10 pounder Parrotts
One 3 inch Navy Parrott, One 12 pounder Howitzer
July 2 Five of the guns were in position here and actively engaged under a heavy fire of artillery. The Howitzer was detached and served with Patterson's Battery south of Spangler's Woods.
July 3 Remained here and participated in all the operations of the artillery including the cannonade preceding Longstreet's Assault.
July 4 Withdrew about sunset and began the march to Hagerstown.
Losses Killed 1, wounded 7, missing 2.
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Oh, look! It's one of my least favorite Civil War monument- ever. OK, I'll allow it here, if anywhere...but nowhere else. And I won't pick a fight about the British vs. American spelling of "traveler."
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| https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=11934 Mounted on "Traveller" The group represents various types who left civil occupations to join the Confederate Army. Left to right; a professional man, a mechanic, an artist, a boy, a business man, a farmer, a youth. Dedicated June 6, 1917 Sculptor, F.W. Sievers (Inscription across the base of Monument): Virginia to her Sons at Gettysburg |
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The Storm of Battle
July 3, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
—Gettysburg National Military Park—
At 1:00 pm on July 3, approximately 150 Confederate cannon opened fire on Cemetery Ridge and Cemetery Hill, one mile to your front. Federal artillery responded. This thunderous bombardment, a prelude to the Confederate assault known as Pickett's Charge, lasted two hours and was heard miles away. At 3:00 pm, Confederate General Robert E. Lee watched his battle line, nearly 12,000 Confederate infantrymen, step out across these open fields toward Union troops on Cemetery Ridge. Federal artillery and musketry pelted the advancing Southerners with lead and iron, killing and mangling hundreds, but they pressed forward into the storm of battle. A few hundred Confederates reached Cemetery Ridge, clashing in hand-to-hand combat. Within an hour it was over. Nearly half of the 12,000 had fallen. Pickett's Charge had failed.
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From near this spot, Confederate General James Longstreet gave Confederate General George Pickett permission to begin the assault. An hour later, Lee and Longstreet rode out to meet the shattered command returning to Seminary Ridge.
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[The plaque on the top of the marker shows a circa-1863 topographical map of Gettysburg, with 12 locations marked on map:]
1. Benner Hill • 2. Culp's Hill • 3. Spangler's Springs • 4. Barlow Knoll • 5. Cemetery Hill • 6. Cemetery Ridge • 7. Little Round Top • 8. Big Round Top • 9. Oak Hill • 10. McPherson Ridge • 11. Seminary Ridge • 12. Peach Orchard
[Panel facing west, toward Confederate Avenue:]
Seminary Ridge
The wooded slopes of Seminary Ridge were occupied by Confederate soldiers of Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. The ridge, stretching for over two miles, was a jumping off point for Confederate attacks on July 2 and 3.
Virginia Memorial
Dedicated in 1917, this memorial honors Virginians who fought and died here. Near this spot, Confederate General Robert E. Lee watched his men's final assault at Gettysburg—Pickett's Charge.
North Carolina Memorial
North Carolina lost more men at Gettysburg than any other Southern state. Dedicated in 1929, it is placed near the spot where many North Carolinians made their final assault.
Emmitsburg Road
This road, bordered by stout fences, ran diagonally through the field of battle. It was a deadly obstacle for attacking Confederates, especially during Pickett's Charge on July 3.
Little Round Top
On July 2, Confederate infantry nearly captured this position, but tenacious Union soldiers secured the heights. The next day, Union gunners on this hill shelled Confederates during Pickett's Charge.
[Panel facing east, toward the field of Pickett's Charge:]
Abraham Brian Farm
Brian, a free African American, lived near the intersection of Taneytown Road and Emmittsburg Pike with his family. They fled as the Confederate Army approached. After the battle, they returned to find their home in ruins.
Cemetery Ridge—Copse of Trees
On July 2-3, the Union Army held this ridge. The small copse (group) of trees, north of #6 on the map, marks the farthest Confederate advance on July 3.
Peach Orchard
On July 2, Joseph Sherfy's peach orchard became a killing field. Near this spot on July 3, the first shots of the Confederate bombardment—the prelude to Pickett's Charge—were fired.
[Panel facing north, toward the Virginia Memorial:]
Benner's Hill
On July 2 and 3, the only Confederate artillery cast of Gettysburg, (near #1on the map) dueled Union batteries on East Cemetery Hill and Culp's Hill.
Culp's and Cemetery Hill
The Union Army's right flank was anchored on these two important summits. Cemetery Hill was a strategic artillery position, while Culp's Hill guarded the Baltimore Turnpike, the lifeline of the Union Army.
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Army of Northern Virginia
Hill's Corps Pender's Division
Poague's Battalion Ward's Battery
The Madison (Miss.) Light Artillery
Three Napoleons, one 12-pounder Howitzer
July 2 Late in the evening the Napoleons were placed in position about 400 yards eastward from this point.
July 3 The Napoleons participated actively in all the operations of the artillery during the day including the cannonade preceding Longstreet's assault withdrawing afterward to a position near here. The Howitzer was kept in the rear and took no part in the battle but was held in readiness to resist any advance of the Union forces.
July 4 In the evening about dusk began the march to Hagerstown.
Losses not reported in detail.
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Army of Northern Virginia
Hill's Corps Pender's Division
Poague's Battalion Brooke's Battery
Two Napoleons, Two 12 pounder Howitzers
July 2 Late in the evening the Napoleons were placed in position about 400 yards eastward from this point.
July 3 The Napoleons participated actively in all the operations of the artillery during the day including the cannonade preceding Longstreet's assault withdrawing afterward to a position near here. The Howitzers were kept in the rear and took no part in the battle but were held in readiness to resist any advance of the Union forces.
July 4 In the evening about dusk began the march to Hagerstown.
Losses not reported in detail.
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Army of Northern Virginia
Hill's Corps Pender's Division
Poague's Howitzers
July 2 The Howitzers in the lunettes nearby belonged to the batteries of Poague's Battalion one to Ward's, two to Brooke's, one to Wyatt's, one to Graham's. But on this day they were detached and kept under shelter from the fire of Union artillery which they could not return by reason of their short range.
July 3 In the morning the lunettes were constructed and the Howitzers placed in them to meet a possible advance of the Union forces but as this did not occur they took no active part in the battle.
July 4 At dusk they withdrew from the field with their Battalion and began the march to Hagerstown.
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C.S.A.
Army of Northern Virginia
Hill's Corps Anderson's Division
Posey's Brigade
12th. 16th. 19th. 48th. Mississippi Infantry
July 2 Arrived and took position here in the morning. Through some misunderstanding of orders instead of the Brigade advancing in compact ranks in support of the troops on its right in their assault on the Union lines the regiments were ordered forward at different times. Deployed as skirmishers and fighting in detachments they pushed back the Union outposts and drove some artillerists for a while from their guns but did not join in the attack upon the Union position on Cemetery Ridge.
July 3 Was held in reserve here supporting Artillery in its front.
July 4 In line here all day. At dark began the march to Hagerstown.
Present 1150. Killed 12. Wounded 71. Total 83.
Well, this one seems important. Cliff Notes version of the CSA at Gettysburg. "The Army took up the line of march during the night" is a funny way of saying THE LOSERS RETREATET.
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General Robert E. Lee commanding
The Army consisted of Three Army Corps
First Corps Lieutenant General James Longstreet
Second Corps Lieutenant General Richard S. Ewell
Third Corps Lieutenant General Ambrose P. Hill
Cavalry Division Major General J.E.B. Stuart
July 1. Heth's and Pender's Divisions Hill's Corps and Early's and Rodes's Divisions Ewell's Corps reached the field about 1 p.m. and were soon engaged on the North and West of town with the First and Eleventh Corps of the Army of the Potomac. Johnson's Division Ewell's Corps and Anderson's Division Hill's Corps reaching the field about dark were not engaged. Longstreet's Corps on the march.
Stuart's Division marching from Dover to Carlisle.
July 2. McLaws's and Hood's Divisions Longstreet's Corps arrived on the field about 3 p.m. and formed facing the Union left. An assault was made by the two Divisions assisted by Anderson's Division Hill's Corps. The Union troops were dislodged from Emmitsburg Road and Peach Orchard engagement lasting until night. Losses heavy. Pickett's Division Longstreet's Corps on the march. Johnson's Division Ewell's Corps about dusk advanced to the assault of Culp's Hill in connection with Early's Divison Ewell's Corps. Rodes's Division Ewell's Corps held position in the valley West of town. Not engaged Heth's and Pender's Divisions Hill's Corps. Stuart's Cavalry on left flank of Confederate Army.
July 3. Pickett's Division Longstreet's Corps reached the field in the morning. Assaulted the Union line on Cemetery Hill about 3 p.m. assisted by Hill's Corps. The assault failed with great loss. An attack made on the left by Johnson's Division Ewell's Corps reinforced by three Brigades of the Corps failed. Stuart's Cavalry Division engaged with 2d Union Cavalry Division and 2d Brigade 3d Cavalry Division on the Confederate left about 1 p.m.
July 4. The Army took up the line of march during the night.
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C.S.A.
Army of Northern Virginia
Hill's Corps Anderson's Division
Wright's Brigade
3rd. 22nd. 48th. Regiments and 2nd. Battalion
Georgia Infantry
July 1 Formed line here in the forenoon. Advanced at 6 p.m. and dislodged Union troops posted near the Codori House capturing several guns and many prisoners. Pushing on broke the Union line at the stone wall south of the Angle and reached the crest of the ridge beyond capturing more guns. The supports on the riht being repulsed and those on the left not coming up with both flanks assaulted and converging columns threatening its rear it withdrew fighting its way out with heavy losses and unable to bring off the captured guns.
July 3 Advanced 600 yards to cover the retreat of Pickett's Division afterward was moved to the right to meet a threatened attack.
July 4 In line here all day. At dark began the march to Hagerstown.
Present 1450. Killed 146, wounded 394, missing 333. Total 873.
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| https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=12007 Florida Floridians of Perry's Brigade, comprised of the 2nd, 5th and 8th Florida Infantry, fought here with great honor as members of Anderson's Division of Hill's Corps and participated in the heaviest fighting of July 2 and 3, 1863. The Brigade suffered 445 casualties of the 700 men present for duty. Like all Floridians who participated in the Civil War, they fought for the ideals in which they believed, by their noble example of bravery and endurance, they enable us to meet with confidence any sacrifice which confronts us as Americans. (Back Side): Commission Adam G. Adams Chairman Mrs. Wilson L. Baker Paul W. Danahy, Jr. Farris Bryant, Governor |
Sorry I gotta say something. First, there's no "honor" in attacking the nation that raised you. Secondly, how does this hunk of granite know what is really in the hearts of all Floridians? Typically, Lost Cause BS. Considering their real cause, I almost don't blame them. Almost. Alright, who's next as long as we are doling out participation trophies for the losers? Let's just do some more quick drive-bys too.
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C.S.A.
Army of Northern Virginia
Third Army Corps
Anderson's Division Major Gen. R.H. Anderson
Wilcox's Brigade Brig. Gen. Cadums M Wilcox
Mahone's Brigade Brig. Gen. William Mahone
Wright's Brigade Brig. Gen. A.R. Wright, Col. William Gibson
Perry's Brigade Col. David Lang
Posey's Brigade Brig. Gen. Carnot Posey
Artillery Battalion, Three Batteries, Major John Lane
July 1. Anderson's Division on the march to Gettysburg was directed about dark to occupy the position vacated by Heth's Division and to send a Brigade and Battery a mile or more to the right.
July 2. In the morning a new line of battle formed extending further to the right. About noon Longstreet's Corps placed on the right nearly at right angles to the line directed to assault the Union left the Division to advance as the attack processed to keep in touch with the Longstreet's left. The Union troops were forced from the first line and a portion of the ridge beyond. Union re-inforcements pressing on the right flank which had become disconnected from McLaws's left made the position gained untenable. The Brigades withdrew to their position in line.
July 3. The Division remained in position until 3.30 p.m. Orders were given to support Lieut. Gen. Longstreet's attack on the Union centre. Wilcox and Perry moved forward. The assault failed the order to advance was countermanded.
July 4. The Division after dark took up the line of march.
Casualties killed 147, wounded 1128, missing 840, total 2115.
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Army of Northern Virginia
Hill's Corps Anderson's Division
Lane's Battalion Patterson's Battery
Two Napoleons, Four 12 pounder Howitzers
July 2 Was detached from the Battalion in the morning together with the Howitzer of Ross's Battery and ordered into position here. In the afternoon opened fire upon the Union positions north of Peach Orchard and when the infantry advanced at 6 p.m. moved forward with it beyond the Emmitsburg road and was engaged there until dark.
July 3 Occupied a position near here in reserve and did not take part in the active operations of the day.
July 4 Withdrew about sunset and began the march to Hagerstown.
Losses Killed 2, wounded 5, missing 2.
Ammunition expended 170 rounds.
Horses killed or disabled 7.
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Army of Northern Virginia
Longstreet's Corps Pickett's Division
Dearing's Battalion Blount's Battery
Four Napoleons
July 3 Advanced to the front about daybreak. Later in the morning took position on the ridge west of the Emmitsburg road 200 yards from the Rogers House and remained there for hours unengaged. When the signal guns were fired about 1 p.m. moved forward to the crest of the hill and took an active part in the cannonade. But its ammunition being exhausted as Longstreet's infantry was advancing and all efforts to procure a fresh supply proving fruitless the Battery was withdrawn.
July 4 In line of battle all day with the left wing of McLaws's Division. Marched at sunset to Black Horse Tavern.
Losses not reported in detail.
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Army of Northern Virginia
Longstreet's Corps Pickett's Division
Dearing's Battalion Macon's Battery
The Richmond Fayette Artillery
Two Napoleons and Two 10 pounder Parrotts
July 3 Advanced to the front about daybreak. Later in the morning took position on the ridge west of the Emmitsburg road and near the Rogers House but remained inactive until the signal guns were fired some time after noon. Moved forward then to the crest of the hill and took a prominent part in the cannonade. Ammunition was exhausted while Longstreet's column was advancing the last rounds being fired at the Union infantry assailing his right flank. Efforts to procure a fresh supply of ammunition proving unsuccessful the Battery was withdrawn.
July 4 In line of battle all day with the left wing of McLaws's Division. Marched at sunset to Black Horse Tavern.
Losses not reported in detail.
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C.S.A.
Army of Northern Virginia
Longstreet's Corps McLaws's Division
Wofford's Brigade
16th. 18th. 24th Regiments Cobb's and
Phillips's Legions Georgia Infantry
July 2 Arrived at 4 p.m. and formed line 100 yards west of this ordered to the front about 6 p.m. and advancing soon afterwards along the Wheatfield Road flanked the Union forces assailing the Loop and aided the Confederates thereby relieved in forcing them back through the Wheatfield to the foot of Little Round Top. Assailed there by a strong body of fresh troops and receiving at the same moment an order to withdraw the Brigade fell back at sunset to the grove west of the Wheatfield.
July 3 One regiment was left on outpost duty in that grove. The others supported artillery on Peach Orchard Ridge. All withdrew late in the afternoon.
July 4 In line here all day. At midnight began the march to Hagerstown.
Present about 1350. Killed 36, wounded 207, missing 112. Total 355.
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Army of Northern Virginia
Longstreet's Corps Artillery Reserve
Eshleman's Battalion Richardson's Battery
Two Napoleons and One 12 pounder Howitzer
July 3 The Napoleons took position before daylight north of the Peach Orchard but moved at dawn further northward and west of the Emmitsburg road. A Union 3 inch Rifle left the day before between the lines was brought in under a heavy fire of skirmishers and served with this battery which took part in the cannonade preceding Longstreet's assault. After the repulse of that assault was joined by the Howitzer and made preparations to assist in repelling a countercharge if attempted. Withdrew from the front after dark.
July 4 At 9 a.m. marched with the Battalion to Cashtown to reinforce the cavalry escorting the wagon train.
Losses not reported in detail.
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C.S.A.
Army of Northern Virginia
Longstreet's Corps Artillery Reserve
Eshleman's Battalion
The Washington Louisiana Artillery
Miler's, Squires's, Richardson's, and Norcom's
Batteries
Eight Napoleons and Two 12 pounder Howitzers
July 3 Arrived on the field before daylight and was engaged all day. Captured one 3 inch Rifle.
July 4 At 9 a.m. ordered to Cashtown to reinforce the Cavalry escorting the wagon train.
Losses Killed 3 wounded 26 missing 18. Total 45.
Horses killed and disabled 37. Guns disabled 3
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Army of Northern Virginia
Longstreet's Corps Artillery Reserve
Eshleman's Battalion Squire's Battery
One Napoleon
July 3 Having but one gun it co-operated all day with Miller's Battery. Advanced before daylight into position about 100 yards north of the Peach Orchard assisted in repelling skirmishers and took part in the cannonade preceding Longstreet's assault. Moved several hundred yards to the left after the repulse of that assault to aid in resisting a countercharge if attempted. Withdrew soon afterward to the rear.
July 4 At 9 a.m. marched with the Battalion to Cashtown to reinforce the cavalry escorting the wagon train.
Losses not reported in detail.
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C.S.A.
Army of Northern Virginia
Longstreet's Corps McLaws's Division
Barksdale's Brigade
13th. 17th. 18th. 21st. Mississippi Infantry
July 2 Arrived about 3 p.m. and formed line here. Advanced at 5 p.m. and took part in the assault on the Peach Orchard and adjacent positions vigorously pursuing the Union forces as they retired. The 21st Regiment pushed on past the Trostle House and captured but were unable to bring off 9th Mass. Battery and I Battery 5th U. States. The other Regiments including more to the left pressed forward to Plum Run where they encountered fresh troops and a fierce conflict ensued in which Brig. Gen. Wm. Barksdale fell mortally wounded.
July 3 Supported artillery on Peach Orchard Ridge. Withdrew from the front late in the afternoon.
July 4 In position near here all day. About midnight began the march to Hagerstown.
Present 1598. Killed 105, wounded 550, missing 92. Total 747.
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(Front Marker Stone):
This memorial was erected by the State of Louisiana to honor her sons who fought and died at Gettysburg July 1-2-3, 1863. In particular it memorializes the 2300 infantrymen of Hays and Nicholl's Louisiana Brigades, the cannoneers in the Washington Artillery of New Orleans, and those in the Louisiana Guard, Madison and Donaldsonville Artillery Batteries.
(Back of Stone):
This memorial is presented to the
Gettysburg National Military Park
by the
State of Louisiana
under the administration of
The Honorable John J. McKeithen
Governor State of Louisiana
Honorable Lamar Gibson
Director Louisiana State Parks and Recreation Commission
and the
Gettysburg Memorial Commission
(List of Commission Members)
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| https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=10082 On this ground brave sires fought for their righteous cause. In glory they sleep who gave to it their lives; To valor they gave new dimensions of courage; To duty, its noblest fulfillment to posterity, the sacred heritage of honor. |
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Barksdale’s Charge
July 2, 6:00 pm
—Gettysburg National Military Park—
Confederate General William Barksdale’s hard-fighting Mississippians—the 13th, 17th, 18th, and 21st infantry regiments—arrived in this position around 4:00 pm on July 2. Barksdale, anxious to engage the enemy to his front, repeatedly asked permission to attack. When the order finally came, Barksdale led his men forward. The 1,600 Mississippians raised the Rebel yell, advancing across the fields in front of you towards the Peach Orchard and Sherfy Farm. Seemingly unstoppable, the Southerners pushed through the Peach Orchard, smashing the Union line. They advanced to Plum Run, at the foot of Cemetery Ridge, before being forced back. Barksdale fell, mortally wounded, as he tried to rally his men.
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Barksdale’s men were hardened veterans of the battles of Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. During the fighting on July 2nd, the brigade suffered 804 casualties—50% of those who made the charge.
With artillery support, Barksdale's regiments stormed across these fields, forcing Union troops out of the Peach Orchard.
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Army of Northern Virginia
Longstreet's Corps Artillery Reserve
Alexander's Battalion Rhett's Battery
The Brooks Artillery
Four 12 Pounder Howitzers
July 2 Took position here at 4 p.m. and opened fire. When the charge was made on the Peach Orchard moved to a point near there and with other batteries supported the infantry in its further advance. Assisted in harassing the retiring Union forces causing them to abandon temporarily several guns. Continued firing until night and aided in preventing pursuit of the Confederate advanced lines when they fell back shortly before dark
July 3 In position at dawn in the artillery line on the ridge running north from the Peach Orchard and on duty there all day. Took part in the cannonade preceding Longstreet's assault and retired from the front after night
July 4 Remained near here until 4 p.m. and then withdrew to Marsh Creek on the Fairfield Road
Losses heavy but not reported in detail
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Army of Northern Virginia
Longstreet's Corps Artillery Reserve
Alexander's Battalion Moody's Battery
The Madison Light Artillery
Four 24 Pounder Howitzers
July 2 Arrived here and opened fire at 4 p.m. Following the infantry charge upon the Peach Orchard took position near there and with other batteries supported the infantry in its further advance. Aided in so harassing the retiring Union forces as to compel the temporary abandonment of several guns. Kept up a spirited fire until nightfall and prevented pursuit of the Confederate advanced lines when they fell back shortly before dark.
July 3 In position at dawn in the artillery line on the ridge running north from the Peach Orchard and on duty there all day. Took part in the cannonade preceding Longstreet's assault and retired from the front after night.
July 4 Remained near here until 4 p.m. and then withdrew to Marsh Creek on the Fairfield Road.
Losses heavy but not reported in detail.
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Now for some good guys. Let's get random... |
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15th
Indep't. N.Y.
Light Battery.
1st. Brigade,
Artillery Reserve.
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Captain Patrick Hart
Lieut. Edward M. Knox
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Formerly Light Battery B.
Irish Brigade
July 2nd. 1863.
Killed 3, wounded 13.
Total loss 16.
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Army of the Potomac
Artillery Reserve
First Volunteer Brigade
Lieut. Col. Freeman McGilvery
5th Mass. Battery E
(10th New York Battery Attached)
Capt. Charles A. Phillips
9th Mass. Battery
Capt. John Bigelow, Lieut. Richard S. Milton
15th New York Battery
Capt. Patrick Hart
Batteries C and F Penna.
Capt. James Thompson
July 2 Went into action at 3.30 p.m. on this road. Batteries C and F Penna. on the right in the Peach Orchard line facing west. About 5 p.m. opened and repulsed a heavy column of Infantry charging the Brigade. About 6 p.m. the Confederates gained position on the left and the Infantry fell back leaving the Artillery without support. Four Batteries fell back 250 yards and renewed their fire. Battery B 1st New Jersey and 15th New York Battery retired from the field. The advanced line of the 3rd Corps having been abandoned the Artillery Brigade took up a new position 400 yards in the rear and opened on the enemy with canister and at 8 p.m. retired to the battle line of the army.
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11th. Pennsylvania Reserves
40th. Infantry
3d. Brigade 3d. Division 5th. Corps
Mustered in May 9 - July 5. 1861
Mustered out June 13 1864
Recruited in Cambria, Indiana, Butler, Fayette
Armstrong, Westmoreland, and Jefferson Counties.
Present at Gettysburg 25 officers and 367 men.
Killed 1 officer and 4 men
Wounded 2 officers and 33 men
Total enrollment 1200
Killed and died of wounds 11 officers and 185 men
Died of disease etc. 1 officer and 113 men
Wounded 19 officers 260 men
Captured or missing 31 officers 727 men
(Totals) 61 officers and 1285 men
Total casualties 1346
(Back):
July 2d. in the evening charged from
the hill in rear to this position and
held it until the afternoon of July 3rd.
when the Brigade advanced through
the woods to the front and left
driving the enemy and capturing many prisoners
Mechanicsville, Gaines' Mill, Glendale
or New Market Cross Roads, Malvern Hill,
Groveton, 2d. Bull Run, South Mountain,
Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg,
Bristoe Station, Rappahannock Station,
Mine Run, Wilderness, Spotsylvania,
North Anna, Totopotomy, Bethesda Church
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(Around Top Crown)
30th Infantry
1st Pennsylvania Reserves
(Around Lower Step):
1st Brigade 3d Division 5th Corps
Co. K Recruited at Gettysburg
(Front):
Present at Gettysburg
26 officers & 418 men
Killed & died of wounds 13 men
Wounded 3 officers 30 men
Total enrollment 1100
Killed & died of wounds
6 officers 102 men
Died of disease etc. 2 officers 65 men
Wounded 16 officers 311 men
Captured or missing 3 officers 83 men
(Total) 27 officers and 561 men
Total casualties 588
(Left):
Mustered in May 30
June 10 1861
Mustered out June 13 1864
Recruited in Chester,
Lancaster, Delaware,
York, Cumberland
and Adams Counties
Co K recruited at Gettysburg
(Back):
July 2d in the evening
charged from the hill
in rear to this position
of July 3d when the Brigade
advanced through the
woods to the front and left
driving the enemy and
capturing many prisoners
(Right):
Mechanicsville, Gainesville,
Glendale or New Market
Cross Roads, Malvern Hill,
Groveton, 2d. Bull Run,
South Mountain, Antietam,
Fredericksburg, Gettysburg,
Bristoe Station, Rappahannock
Station, Mine Run, Wilderness,
Spotsylvania, North Anna,
Totopotomy, Bethesda Church
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Army of the Potomac
Fifth Corps Third Division
First Brigade
Col. William McCandless
30th. 31st. 35th. 42d. Pennsylvania Infantry
(1st. (9 Cos.) 2d. 6th. 13th. Reserves)
July 2 Moved with the Division from the Baltimore Pike near Rock Creek late in the day to Little Round Top north of the Wheatfield Road. After sunset formed line to cover the retiring of First and Second Brigades Second Division and supported by Third Brigade Third Division Sixth corps charged the advancing Confederates and forced them down the hill and across into the Wheatfield. The Brigade remained at a stone wall in rear of the Wheatfield. Col. C.F. Taylor commanding 13th Penna. Reserves fell in the advance.
July 3 Advanced through the Wheatfield into the woods beyond supported by Third Brigade Third Division Sixth Corps and changing front swept southward through the woods west and south of the Wheatfield encountering a portion of Brig. Gen. Benning's Brigade and capturing about 200 prisoners and the colors of 15th Georgia. The Confederates retired to the crest of ridge from which they advanced the previous day. In this movement one 10 pounder Parrott was recovered and about 3,000 small arms were gathered from the field.
Casualties. Killed 2 officers 18 men. Wounded 14 officers 118 men. Captured or missing 3 men. Total 155.
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2d Pennsylvania Reserves
31st Infantry
1st Brigade 3d Division 5th Corps
Mustered in May 27 1861
Mustered out June 16 1864
Recruited at Philadelphia
(Left):
July 2d in the evening charged from
the hill in rear to this position and
held it until the afternoon of July 3d
when the brigade advanced through
the woods to the front and left
driving the enemy and capturing
many prisoners
(Back):
Mechanicsville, Gaines' Mill, Glendale
or New Market Cross Roads, Malvern Hill,
Groveton, 2nd Bull Run, South Mountain,
Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg,
Bristoe Station, Rappahannock Station,
Mine Run, Wilderness, Spotsylvania,
North Anna, Totopotomy, Bethesda Church
(Right):
Present at Gettysburg
24 officers and 249 men
Killed and Died of wounds 9 men
Wounded 2 officers and 25 men
Captured or missing 1 man
Total enrollment 850
Killed and Died of wounds 4 officers. 82 men
Died of disease etc. 2 officers 62 men
Wounded 21 officers 176 men
Captured or missing 5 officers 48 men
Totals 32 officers 368 men
Total Casualties 400
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Army of the Potomac
Second Corps First Division
First Brigade
Col. Edward E. Cross, Col. H. Boyd McKeen
5th. New Hampshire 61st. New York
81st. 148th. Pennsylvania Infantry
July 2 Arrived about 7 a.m. and was massed in woods at left and rear of the line of Corps and at 10 a.m. took position forming the left of Division in column of regiments. Between 5 and 6 p.m. moved with Division to the support of Third Corps forming line of battle along a stone wall at the rear and east of the Wheatfield and advanced against the Confederate forces in the Wheatfield and in the woods at the left forcing them back to the farther end of the Wheatfield and taking many prisoners when the ammunition being exhausted the Brigade was relieved by part of Second Division Fifth Corps and Second Brigade First Division Fifth Corps and retired to the stone wall and finally with Division to former position in line with Corps. Col. Cross fell mortally wounded early in the engagement.
July 3 Constructed breastworks early in the morning which gave protection from the cannonade in the afternoon.
Remained in position until the close of the battle.
Casualties. Killed 2 officers 55 men. Wounded 22 officers 238 men. Captured or missing 13 men. Total 330.
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(Front):
148th Penna Infantry
1st Brig. 1st Div. 2d Corps.
(Left):
The Regiment
engaged the enemy
on this position in
the afternoon of
July 2d 1863.
Present at Gettysburg 468 officers and men.
Killed and died of wounds 2 officers 25 men.
Wounded 5 officers 88 men
Captured or missing 5 men.
Total 125.
(Right):
Recruited in
Centre, Clarion, Indiana
and Jefferson Counties.
Organized September 1. 1862.
Mustered out June 1. 1865.
Total Enrollment 1370.
Killed and died of wounds, 13 officers, 190 men.
Died of disease, etc. 4 officers 170 men.
Wounded, 28 officers 512 men.
Captured or missing 4 officers 168 men.
Total 1089.
(Back):
Chancellorsville. Cold Harbor.
Gettysburg. Petersburg.
Auburn. Strawberry Plains.
Bristoe Station. Deep Bottom.
Mine Run. Reams' Station.
Wilderness. Petersburg.
Spotsylvania. Hatchers's Run.
North Anna. South Side R.R.
Totopotomy. Farmville.
Appomattox.
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Army of the Potomac
Fifth Corps
Second Division First Brigade
Third U.S. Infantry
Six Companies
Captain Henry W. Freedly and Captain Richard G. Lay
Commanding
July 2 Arrived in the morning and took position near the line of the Twelfth Corps. The Regiment with the Brigade moved from the right to the left of the line and at 5 p.m. advanced across Plum Run near Little Round Top and supported the Second Brigade in its advance to the crest of the rocky wooded hill beyond and facing to the left engaged the Confederates but retired under a deadly fire on the left right and rear after the Confederates had gained a position in the Wheatfield in the rear of the Brigade and took position on east slope of Little Round Top.
July 3 Remained in same position
July 4 The Regiment with the Brigade made a reconnoissance and developed a force of the Confederate Infantry and Artillery in force.
Casualties killed 3 men wounded 4 officers and 83 men missing 1 man.
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Army of the Potomac
Fifth Corps
Second Division First Brigade
Fourth U.S. Infantry
Four Companies
Captain Julius W. Adams Jr. Commanding
July 2 Arrived in the morning and took position near the line of the Twelfth Corps. The Regiment with the Brigade moved from the right to the left of the line and at 5 p.m. advanced across Plum Run near Little Round Top and supported the Second Brigade in its advance to the crest of the Rocky wooded hill beyond and facing to the left engaged the Confederates but retired under a deadly fire on both flanks and from the rear after the Confederates had gained a position in the Wheatfield in the rear of the Brigade.
July 3 Remained in same position.
July 4 The Regiment with the Brigade made a reconnoissance and developed a force of the Confederate Infantry and Artillery in front and engaged on the skirmish line well to the front.
Casualties killed 10 men wounded 2 officers and 28 men.
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Army of the Potomac
Fifth Corps Second Division
First Brigade
Col. Hannibal Day
3d. (6 Cos.) 4th. (4 Cos.) 6th. (5 Cos.)
12th (8 Cos.) 14th. (8 Cos.) U.S. Infantry
July 2 Moved left in front with the Division late in the day from the Baltimore Pike near Rock Creek to Little Round Top and Third Corps line. Halted on north slope of Little Round Top. Third Brigade in advance went to the support of First Division. The Brigade preceded by Second Brigade advanced across Plum Run Valley and on to the hill beyond and formed line in rear of Second Brigade facing the Wheatfield through which First Division Second Corps was advancing perpendicular to the line of the Brigade. Later advanced supporting Second Brigade toward the left when the Union forces on the right and front having been driven back by superior numbers the Brigade retired under a heavy musketry fire on its front and flank to Little Round Top and at night to the woods on the east side.
July 3 Remained in same position.
July 4 Made a reconnoissance to the front supported by Second Brigade First Division Sixth Corps forcing in the Confederate pickets and drawing the fire of Artillery.
Casualties. Killed 1 officer 45 men. Wounded 13 officers 305 men. Captured or missing 18 men. Total 382.
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Army of the Potomac
Fifth Corps
Second Division First Brigade
Sixth U.S. Infantry
Five Companies
Captain Levi G. Bootes commanding
July 2 Arrived in the morning and took position near the line of the Twelfth Corps. The Regiment with the Brigade moved from the right to the left of the line and at 5 p.m. advanced across Plum Run near Little Round Top and supported the Second Brigade in its advance to the crest of the rocky wooded hill beyond and facing to the left engaged the Confederates but retired under a deadly fire on both flanks and from the rear after the Confederates got possession of the Wheatfield in the rear of the Brigade and took position on Little Round Top.
July 3 Remained in same position.
July 4 The Regiment with the Brigade made a reconnoissance and developed a force of the Confederate Infantry and Artillery in front.
Casualties killed 4 men wounded 1 officer and 38 men.
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Army of the Potomac
Fifth Corps
Second Division
First Brigade
Twelfth U.S. Infantry
Eight Companies
Captain Thomas S. Dunn Commanding
July 2 Arrived in the morning and took position with the Brigade and Division near the Twelfth Corps on the right. Moved with the Division from the right to the left of the line and at 5 p.m. with the Brigade moved across Plum Run near Little Round Top and supported the Second Brigade in its advance to the crest of the rocky wooded hill in front and facing left engaged the Confederates but retired under a heavy fire on both flanks and from the rear after the Confederates had obtained possession of the Wheatfield in the rear of the Brigade and went into position on Little Round Top.
July 3 Remained in same position.
July 4 Regiment with the 14th supported the 3d, 4th, and 8th U.S. Infantry in a reconnoissance and developed a force of the Confederate Infantry and Artillery in front.
Casualties. Killed 1 officer 7 men. Wounded 4 officers 87 men. Missing 13 men.
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Army of the Potomac
Fifth Corps
Second Division Second Brigade
Eleventh U.S. Infantry
Six Companies
Major Delancey Floyd Jones commanding
July 2 Arrived in the morning with the Brigade and took position on the right of the Twelfth Corps. Afterwards moved to the left and at 5 p.m. formed line on the right of Little Round Top and advanced across Plum Run and to the crest of the rock wooded hill in front under a fire of sharpshooters on the left and faced to the left with the Wheatfield on the right and rear.
The Confederates having opened fire on the right flank and advancing through the Wheatfield in the rear the Regiment with the Brigade was withdrawn under a heavy fire of musketry and Artillery and formed in line at the right of Little Round Top.
July 3 Remained in same position.
Present 23 officers and 281 men.
Casualties. Killed 3 officers and 18 men. Wounded 7 officers and 85 men. Missing 9 men.
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Army of the Potomac
Fifth Corps
Second Division Second Brigade
Tenth U.S. Infantry
Three Companies
Captain William Clinton commanding
July 2 Arrived with the Brigade in the morning and took position on the right of the Twelfth Corps. Later moved to the left and at 5 p.m. the Brigade formed line with left on north slope of Little Round Top the right extending into the woods. Advanced across Plum Run and to the crest of the rocky wooded hill in front near the Wheatfield and facing left occupied the stone wall on the edge of the woods. The Confederates having opened fire on the right flank and advanced through the Wheatfield in the rear the Brigade was withdrawn under a heavy Infantry fire on both flanks and from the rear and shot and shell from the Batteries and was formed in line on the right of Little Round Top.
July 3 Remained in same position.
Casualties. Killed 1 officer and 15 men.
Wounded 5 officers and 27 men. Missing 3 men.
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Army of the Potomac
Fifth Corps Second Division
Second Brigade
Col. Sidney Burbank
2d (6 Cos.) 7th. (4 Cos.) 10th. (3 Cos.)
11th. (6 Cos.) 17th. (7 Cos.) U.S. Infantry
July 2 Arrived early in the morning and formed on the right of Twelfth Corps afterwards crossed Rock Creek and remained near the Baltimore Pike until late in the day then moved with the Division to the north slope of Little Round Top and soon advanced across Plum Run Valley supported by First Brigade and formed line on the hill beyond facing the Wheatfield through which First Division Second Corps was forcing the Confederate forces perpendicular to the line of the Brigade later advanced on the left of First Division Second Corps and the First Brigade in support when the Union forces on the right and front having been forced back by superior numbers the two Brigades retired in good order but with great loss under a heavy musketry fire on its front and flank to Little Round Top and in the evening to the woods on the other side in reserve.
July 3 Remained in the same position until the close of the battle.
Casualties. Killed 7 officers 71 men. Wounded 32 officers 310 men. Captured or missing 27 men.
Total 447 out of a strength of 900 muskets.
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13th Pennsylvania Reservers
1st Brigade, 3rd Division
— 5th Corps —
Bucktails
(Right):
13th Pennsylvania Reservers
(1st Rifles) 42d Infantry
1st Brigade 3d Division 5th Corps
Mustered in May 28 - June 11 1861
Mustered out June 11 1864
Recruited in Tioga, Perry, Cameron, Warren, Carbon,
Elk, Chester, McLean and Clearfield Counties
Present at Gettysburg 30 officers and 319 men
Killed and died of wounds 2 officers and 9 men
Wounded 8 officers and 27 men
Captured or missing 2 men
Total enrollment 1200
Killed and died of wounds 11 officers and 151 men
Died of disease etc. 1 officer and 92 men
Wounded 29 officers and 395 men
Captured or missing 12 officers and 243 men
Total casualties 934
(Left):
Dranesville, Strasburg, Woodstock, Mount Jackson,
Harrisonburg, Cross Keys, Mechanicsville, Ganes' Mill, Glendale or New Market Cross Roads, Malvern Hill, Catlett's Station, Groveton, 2d Bull Run, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Bristoe Station, Rappahannock Station, Mine Run, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, North Anna, Totopotomy, Bethesda Church
July 2d in the evening charged from the hill in rear to this position and held it until the afternoon of July 3d when the Brigade advanced through the woods to the front and left driving the enemy and capturing many prisoners.
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Army of the Potomac
Fifth Corps
Second Division Second Brigade
Seventh U.S. Infantry
Four Companies
Captain David R. Hancock commanding
July 2 Arrived in the morning and took position with the Brigade on the right of the Twelfth Corps. Later moved with the Brigade to the left and at 5 p.m. formed line on the right of Little Round Top advanced across Plum Run and to the crest of the rocky wooded hill in front near the Wheatfield and facing to the left occupied the stone wall on the edge of the woods. The Confederates having opened fire on the right flank and advanced through the Wheatfield in the rear the Brigade was withdrawn under a deadly fire of musketry on both flanks and on the rear and of shot and shell from the Batteries and formed in line on the right of Little Round Top.
July 3 Remained in same position.
July 4 Advanced nearly a mile in support of a skirmish line of the Twelfth and Fourteenth Infantry.
Casualties. Killed 1 officers and 11 men. Wounded 3 officers and 42 men. Missing 2 men.
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5th New Hampshire Infantry
1st Brigade, 1st Division
— 2nd Corps —
Here July 2, 1863, from 5 p.m. till 7
the 5th N.H. Vols. stood and fought.
Total engaged 182.
Killed or mortally wounded 31.
Total killed and wounded 81.
(Second Plaque):
Killed or Mortally Wounded
2nd Lieut. Ruel G. Austin.
Sergeant Oscar D. Allen.
Sergeant Samuel Dolbear.
Sergeant Charles H. Phelps.
Sergeant William B. Welch.
Corporal Charles F. Burrell.
Corporal Edwin B. Gilley.
(Third Plaque):
Corporal George H. Hackett.
Corporal Warren M. Parker.
Corporal George W. Sylvester.
Corporal Edward G.F. Stinson.
Corporal Joseph Tricky.
Private Byron Bennett.
Private Horace Bolio.
Private Joseph Bond Jr.
(Fourth Plaque):
Private George H. Bucknam.
Private James Burns.
Private Joseph Craig.
Private Charles A. Damon.
Private Lucius Feeney.
Private Andrew J. Foss.
Private Samuel R. Green.
Private Charles Kimball.
(Fifth Plaque):
Private George W. Kimball.
Private Charles A. Lovejoy.
Private Nathan B. Osmer.
Private Eliph B. Stevens.
Private Roland Taylor.
Private Nathan B. Thompson.
Private Otis Thompson.
(Sixth Plaque):
The State of New Hampshire
erected this monument
July 2nd 1886
to commemorate the valor of her sons
(Seventh Plaque):
On this spot fell mortally wounded
Edward E. Cross, Col. 5th N.H. Vols.
Comdg. 1st. Brigade, 1st. Division, 2nd Corps.
July 2nd, 1863.
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| https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=15607 Longstreet's Corps McLaws's Division Semmes's Brigade 10th. 50th. 51st. 53d. Georgia Infantry July 2 Arrived on the Field about 3.30 p.m. Advanced about 5 o'clock in support of Kershaw's and Anderson's Brigades and took an active part in the conflict on Rose Hill and in the ravine and forest East of there and in the vicinity of the Loop. Participated in the general advance late in the evening by which the Union forces were forced out of the Wheatfield and across the Plum Run Valley. Brig. General Paul J. Semmes fell mortally wounded in the ravine near the Loop. |
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(Front):
64th N.Y. Infantry
4th Brigade
1st Division
Second Corps
July 2nd 1863.
(Back):
Casualties
Killed,
Officers 4,
Enlisted men 11, Total 15.
Wounded,
Officers 7,
Enlisted men 57, Total 64,
Missing,
Enlisted men 19,
Total 98.
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2nd Regiment Delaware Infantry
4th Brigade, 1st Division
— 2nd Corps —
Position
held by
the 2nd Reg.
Del. Vol.
Infantry
4th Brig. 1st Div.
2nd Army Corps.
July 2nd
1863.
Erected by the State of
Delaware to commemorate
the gallantry of
her sons.
A.D. 1885.
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Army of the Potomac
Second Corps First Division
Fourth Brigade
Col. John R. Brooke
27th. Connecticut (2 Cos.)
2d. Delaware 64th. New York
53d. 145th. (7 Cos.) Pennsylvania Infantry
July 2 Arrived early in the morning took position on the line from Cemetery Hill to Round Top and was the right Brigade of Division. Between 5 and 6 p.m. went with Division to Wheatfield and advanced in reserve until the Division had forced back the Confederates to the further end when the Brigade advanced on the left of Third Brigade across a marsh to the crest of a wooded hill. The Union line along the Emmitsburg Road having soon thereafter been forced back by Brig. Gen. Semmes's, Brig. Gen. Kershaw's and Brig. Gen. Wofford's Brigades which advanced in front and on the right flank. Brig. Gen. Anderson's Brigade advancing on the left flank the Brigade retired with the Division and resumed its former place in Corps line.
July 3 Constructed entrenchments and remained in former position until the close of the battle.
Casualties. Killed 8 officers 46 men. Wounded 38 officers 246 men. Captured or missing 51 men. Total 389.
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53rd
Pennsylvania Infantry,
4th Brigade, 1st Division,
2nd Corps.
July 2. About 5 p.m. the regiment deployed with the Brigade on the northerly side of, and charged through, the Wheatfield, driving the enemy, and continuing the advance to this position, holding it until ordered to retire.
July 3. In position with Division on left centre, carried into action 135 officers and men.
Killed. Men 7
Wounded Officers 11, men 56
Captured or missing 6
Total 80.
(Left):
Recruited in the counties of Montgomery, Chester, Huntingdon, Blair, Centre, Clearfield, Union, Carbon, Luzerne, Potter, Juniata, Northumberland, and Westmoreland.
Mustered in, November 7, 1881.
Re-enlisted, December 22, 1863.
Mustered out, June 30, 1865.
Total enrollment, 2080.
Killed and died of wounds, officers 4, men 196.
Wounded, officers 31, men 506.
Captured or missing, officers 3. Men 163.
Total 903.
(Right):
Yorktown, Peach Orchard, Fair Oaks, Gaines Mill, Savage's Station, White Oak Swamp, Malvern Hill, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Britstoe Station, Mine Run, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, North Anna, Totopotomy, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Strawberry Plains, Deep Bottom, Reams' Station, Hatcher's Run, South Side R.R., Farmville, Appomattox.
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27th Conn. Vol's.
4th Brigade.
1st Division.
2nd Corps.
Advanced position
of this regiment
in the
Brigade charge
July 2nd 1863.
(Back):
Erected by the Commonwealth of Connecticut
As a Memorial to the Valor of Her Loyal Sons
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145th Pennsylvania Infantry
4th Brigade, 1st Division
— 2nd Corps —
July 2. In the evening about 5 o'clock the regiment with the Brigade charged from the northerly side of the Wheat Field driving the enemy and capturing many prisoners. This position was held until the command was outflanked when it retired under orders.
July 3. The Regiment was in position on the left center with the Division.
Present at Gettysburg 228 officers and men. Killed and mortally wounded 3 officers 21 men. Wounded 6 officers 50 men. Captured or missing 10 men.
(Left):
Recruited in Erie, Warren, Crawford, and Mercer Counties. Total enrollment 1460. Killed and mortally wounded 18 officers 175 men. Died of disease & c. 3 officers 224 men. Wounded 23 officers 364 men. Captured or missing 17 officers 367 men.
(Right):
Antietam
Fredericksburg
Chancellorsville
Gettysburg
Bristoe Station
Mine Run
Wilderness
Spotsylvania
North Anna
Totopotomy
Cold Harbor
Petersburg
Strawberry Plains
Deep Bottom
Reams' Station
Hatcher's Run
South Side R.R.
Famrville
Appomattox
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Army of Northern Virginia
Longstreet's Corps McLaws's Division
Kershaw's Brigade
2d. 3d. 7th. 8th. 15th. Regiments
and 3d. Battalion
South Carolina Infantry
July 2 Arrived on the field at 3.30 p.m. Formed line and advanced about 4.30 o'clock. The 8th and 2d Regiments and 3d Battalion shared in the attack on Peach Orchard and Batteries near there on Wheatfield Road. The 7th and 3d Regiments were engaged at and around the Loop. The 15th Regiment fought on Rose Hill and in the ravine and forest beyond. Late in the evening the Brigade took part in the advance by which the Union forces were forced from the Wheatfield and across Plum Run Valley. At dark under orders the Brigade retired to and occupied the Peach Orchard.
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On July 5, photographer and Scottish immigrant Alexander Gardner and his assistants, Timothy O'Sullivan and James Gibson, arrived at Gettysburg to document the carnage. Gardner's photographs of the Antietam Battlefield in 1862 had elicited strong emotional response from viewers. The Gettysburg aftermath would, undoubtedly, do the same. Here, at the 280-acre Rose Farm, between 6,000 and 7,000 Union and Confederate soldiers were killed, wounded, or captured on July 2. Gardner took approximately 20 images of dead soldiers lying across the battlefield. These graphic images stripped away the pageantry of warfare, replacing it with gritty realism and the true cost of battle.
(caption)
Alexander Gardner, seated, holding his camera lens, carried bulky cameras, glass photo plates, and chemicals needed to process photos in a darkroom wagon.
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Army of the Potomac
Third Corps Second Division
Third Brigade
Col. George C. Burling
2d. New Hampshire 5th. 6th. 7th. 8th. New Jersey
115th Pennsylvania Infantry.
July 2 Arrived between 9 and 10 a.m. and joined the Division. Between 2 and 3 p.m. advanced with the Division and was placed in reserve in rear of Second Brigade and soon thereafter ordered to First Division except that the 5th New Jersey supported Battery K 4th U.S. on the Emmitsburg Road. The 2d New Hampshire and 7th New Jersey reported to Brig. Gen. C. K. Graham and supported Batteries in the Peach Orchard the 63d Penna. on the left. The 6th New Jersey went to the support of Second Brigade First Division on its left in Plum Run Gorge near Devil's Den. The 8th New Jersey and 115 Penna. were sent to the Wheatfield to support the right of Second Brigade First Division. The Regiments of the Brigade were severally engaged where assigned and retired at the close of the day with the organizations with which they served.
July 3 In the morning rejoined the Division and was placed in reserve where apparently needed.
Casualties Killed 6 offices 53 men. Wounded 43 officers 333 men. Captured or missing 78 men. Total 513.
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| https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=15668 115th Pennsylvania Infantry 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division — 3rd Corps — (Front): July 2nd this Regiment detached from the Brigade engaged the enemy here at 4:30 p.m. July 3rd in position with Division on left centre of the line present at Gettysburg 182. Killed 3. Wounded 18. Missing 3. 115th Pennsylvania Infantry 3rd Brigade 2nd Division. 3rd Corps (Right): Recruited at Philadelphia, Mustered in, January 28, 1862. Consolidated with the 110th Pennsylvania Infantry. June 22. 1864. (Left): Malvern Hill 2nd Bristoe Station Groveton Bull Run 2nd Fredericksburg Chancellorsville Gettysburg Mine Run Wilderness Spottsylvania North Anna Totopotomy Cold Harbor Petersburg |
Here's a fairly famous Gettysburg monument- The Irish Brigade, AKA one of the ones with a dog (a life-size Irish setter). "The monument was created by William R. O'Donovan, a former Confederate soldier who fought in the Battle of Gettysburg."
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The Irish Brigade
Second Brigade, First Division
— Second Corps —
(Front):
Second Brigade
First Division
Second Corps
July 2, 1863. 6 p.m.
63. 69. 88.
New York Infantry
Irish Brigade
Casualties 63. 69. 88.
Killed 5. 5. 7.
Wounded 10. 14. 17.
Missing 8. 6. 4.
(Back):
The Brigade entered the battle under command of Colonel Patrick Kelly 530 strong, of which this contingent, comprising three battalions of two companies each, numbered 240 men. The original strength of these battalions was 3,000 men. The Brigade participated with great credit to itself and the race it represented, in every battle of the Army of the Potomac in which the Second Corps was engaged, from Fair Oaks, June 1, 1862, to Appomattox Court House, April 9, 1865.
(Right):
14th New York Indpt. Battery.
in memory of Capt. James McK.Rorty and
four men who fell at the Bloody Angle July 3, 1863. The
Battery was mustered in December 9, 1861 as part of the
Irish Brigade it was detached therefrom and at
Gettysburg was consolidated with Battery B, 1st N.Y. Artillery
22nd Massachusetts Infantry
1st Brigade, 1st Division
— 5th Corps —
(Around Upper Facings):
22nd Mass. Infty.
1st Brigade
1st Division
5th Corps
(Left):
First Colonel
Henry Wilson
succeeded by
Jesse A. Cove
Killed June 27, 1862.
(Back):
The
22nd Mass. Infty.
stood here
July 2, 1863
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Brig. General Samuel Wiley Crawford
Commander of the Pennsylvania Reserves
1829 - 1892
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Army of the Potomac
Fifth Corps
Third Division
Brig. General Samuel W. Crawford
First Brigade Col. William McCandless
Third Brigade Col. Joseph W. Fisher
July 2. Moved to Little Round Top late in the day and went into position on the right of the Wheatfield Road. On the retreat of the troops from the Wheatfield in front after sunset the First Brigade was advanced against the pursuing forces and drove them across the Plum Run marsh and beyond the stone wall and into the Wheatfield. The Third Brigade was sent to the left to take possession of Round Top.
July 3. The first Brigade remained in position until about 5 p.m. and then advanced across the Wheatfield and through the woods beyond and on the left capturing many prisoners. The Confederates retired to the crest of the ridge they originally formed on. These positions were held until the close of the battle.
Casualties. Killed 3 officers 23 men. Wounded 17 officers 164 men. Captured or missing 3 men. Total 210
Next we are headed to Devil's Den
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(Front):
4th Maine
Infantry
Colonel Elijah Walker
(Left Front Facing):
3d Corps. 1st Division.
2d Brigade.
(Left Rear Facing):
22 killed and died
38 wounded
56 missing
(Right Rear Facing):
Erected by the
State of Maine
(Right Front Facing):
In remembrance
of our casualties
July 2d, 1863
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Slaughter at Devil's Den
July 2, 4:00 pm
—Gettysburg National Military Park—
General John B. Hood's Confederates attacked the Union position at Devil's Den, the rugged labyrinth of boulders before you. Alabama and Georgia troops advanced from the rocky gorge to your left as "a sheet of flame burst from the rocks less than a hundred yards away." Despite their losses, they "came on in heroic manner" against the 4th Maine, sheltered among the boulders. The deafening roar of exploding shells and relentless rifle fire echoed among the giant rocks, drowning out the shouts and groans of dying soldiers. Enemies scrambled from boulder to boulder in vicious fighting. Confederates ultimately forced a Union retreat. Confederate sharpshooters held this position for the remainder of the battle.
(caption)
Confederates were cut down by annihilating artillery and musket fire in the rocky gorge behind you, earning it the name, the Slaughter Pen.
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Two hundred million years ago geology set the stage for the Battle of Gettysburg. Tectonic plates shifted, creating the Gettysburg Formation, a compilation of sandstone, siltstone, and shale. Later, magma squeezed into spaces between rock layers and cooled, becoming diabase. Over time, softer materials were eroded by wind and water, shaping the landscape you see today. Before you are impressive examples of weathered diabase. Terrain, formed over millions of years, determined road placements that funneled the armies to the Pennsylvania countryside, created the high ground, hampered troop movements, and offered strategic defense positions.
(captions)
Early visitors pose in Devil's Den.
Please be respectful while exploring this fragile area of the battlefield, and mindful of the human tragedy that occurred here.
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Army of Northern Virginia
Longstreet's Corps Hood's Division
Robertson's Brigade
1st. 4th. 5th. Texas and 3d.
Arkansas Infantry
July 2 Arrived on the field about 4 p.m. Advanced against the Union positions. The 4th and 5th Texas joined in the attack on the Little Round Top which continued until dark. The 1st Texas and 3d Arkansas attacked and assisted in taking the Devil's Den and Rocky Ridge with a number of prisoners and 3 guns of Smith's 4th New York Battery.
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https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=15086(Around the Upper step):99th Pennsylvania Infantry2nd Brigade1st Division3rd Corps(Front):Fought on this line in theafternoon of July 2ndPresent at Gettysburg339 officers and menKilled and died of wounds1 officer and 24 menWounded 4 officersand 70 menCaptured or missing11 menTotal 110(Left):Recruited in Phila andLancaster CountiesMustered in July 21 1861To January 18 1862Re-enlisted January 1864Mustered out July 1 1865Total enrollment 2140(Back):Killed and died of wounds9officers and 115 menDied of disease & c1 officer and 116 menWounded 27 officers and 337 menCaptured or missing2 officers and 153 menTotal 760(Right):2nd Bull Run - North AnnaChantilly - TotopotomyWhite's Ford - Cold HarborFredericksburg - PetersburgChancellorsville - Strawberry PlainsGettysburg - Deep BottomWapping Heights - Poplar SpringsAuburn - Boydton RoadKelly's Ford - Hatcher's RunMine Run - Petersburg Watkins' HouseWilderness - Amelia SpringsSpotsylvania - Appomattox |
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| View of Little Round Top from Devils' Den |
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(Front):
4th New York
Ind'p't Battery
(Smith's)
Artillery Brigade
3rd Corps
July 2, 1863 2 to 5 p.m.
(Back):
Casualties
2 killed - 10 wounded
1 captured
At the time of the assault
by Hood's Division of the
Confederate Army this
Battery supported by the
Fourth Maine Infantry,
formed the extreme left
of the Third Corps line
three guns of the two sections
in action on this crest were
captured by the Confederates.
The third section was in
position to the right and
rear and continued the action
until nearly 6 p.m.
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Holding Houck's Ridge
July 2, 4:00 pm
—Gettysburg National Military Park—
Union General J.H. Hobart Ward's brigade fought desperately to hold the line here on Houck's Ridge, anchoring the left flank of the Third Corps. For 30 minutes Confederate artillery pounded the Union position, then Confederate General John B. Hood's division began its assault. Wave after wave of Southerners advanced, hitting Ward's men "like an avalanche." Union soldiers unleashed murderous fire, but the Confederates were relentless. Ward reported his single line advanced and retired, time after time for 90 minutes, but the Confederates were unstoppable. Ward's line finally collapsed and his brigade retreated, leaving Southern troops holding the ridge.
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Union General Ward's brigade defended against Confederate General Hood's assault. Difficult and impassable terrain and artillery fire complicated and slowed the Confederate advance, but the determined Southerners succeeded in taking the ridge.
Union General J.H. Hobart Ward
The 99th Pennsylvania infantry likely carried "flank markers," like this, into action here. During the fighting on Houck's Ridge this unit lost 110 men killed, wounded, or captured.
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Buying Time
July 2, 4:30 pm
—Gettysburg National Military Park—
Colonel Augustus Van Horne Ellis and the men of the 124th New York watched as determined Confederates advanced towards them despite formidable artillery fire from the 4th New York Battery, behind you to your left. The 1st Texas moved in behind a stone wall to your front and unleashed a deadly fire, silencing the battery. Scrambling over the wall, the Southerners charged across the triangular shaped field before you. The 124th returned deadly fire and the Texans hesitated. Ellis said to Major James Cromwell, "The men must see us today." Mounting their horses, they jumped the wall leading their men in a charge, momentarily checking the Texans' advance. Ellis and Cromwell were soon killed. Battered and leaderless, the 124th lost momentum, but bought an hours' time before a fierce wave of Confederates overwhelmed the New Yorkers.
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(Front):
124th New York
Infantry.
2nd Brigade 1st Division
3rd Corps
July 2nd 1863.
(Back):
The Orange Blossoms
went into action on
this spot with
18 officers and 220 men.
Lost in killed and wounded
7 officers and 85 men.
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Mustered in-Sept. 5, 1862.
Total Enlistments - 1320.
Total Losses 516.
Mustered out-June 2, 1865.
(Right):
Killed
Col. A. Van Horn Ellis
Captain Isaac Nicoll
Sergt John D. Drake
Corpl Jacob Lent
Priv William Lamereaux
Priv Benjamin F. Flagg
Priv James Roke
Priv William H. Cox
Priv James E. Homan
Priv Charles Edwards
Priv James Partigton
Priv William Whan
Priv John Carroll
Priv Cornelius S. Allen
Priv George H. Stephens
Priv Ambrose S. Holbert
Priv Walter Barton
Our Comrades They Died
For Their Country.
(Left):
Killed
Major James Cromwell
Lieut J. Milner Brown
Corpl Orlando U. Knapp
Corpl Isaac Decker
Priv Harrison Storms
Priv Robert J. Holland
Priv John Glanz
Priv James Pemberton
Priv John W. Leeper
Priv James B. Moore
Priv Hezekiah Harris
Priv John Scott
Priv Amsey W. Quick
Priv Isaac G. Gillson
Priv William D. Dawkins
Priv William Campbell
Orange County's Tribute
To Her Brave Defenders.
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119th Pennsylvania Infantry
3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 6th Corps
Formed line afternoon of July 2nd
in rear of ridge to right of little round top
morning of the 3rd moved to this position
afternoon marched to rear of left centre
thence to face of Round Top.
119th. Penna. Infantry
3rd. Brig. 1st. Div. 6th. Corps.
(Left Side):
Organized at Philadelphia
Mustered in Sept. 1862
Mustered out June 1865
Aggregate strength 1200
Killed and died of wounds 106
Died of disease and other causes 69
Wounded 320
(Right Side):
Fredericksburg - Totopotomy
Marye's Heights - Cold Harbor
Salem Heights - Petersburg
Gettysburg - Fort Stevens
Rappahannock Station - Winchester
Mine Run - Dabney's Mills
Wilderness - Petersburg Fort Fisher
Spotsylvania - Petersburg Assault
North Anna - Sailor's Creek
Appomattox
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Army of the Potomac
Fifth Corps - Artillery Reserve
Battery C
First New York Light Artillery
Four 3 inch rifles
Capt. Almont Barnes Commanding
July 3 At 3 a.m. moved to and occupied this position until the close of the battle
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6th Maine
Infantry
3rd Brigde
1st Div.
6th Corps.
(Left Side):
Held this position
July 3, 1863.
in afternoon moved
to support of centre.
Then to Big Round Top.
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Army of the Potomac
Sixth Corps First Division
Third Brigade
Brig. Gen. David A. Russell
6th. Maine, 49th. (4 Cos.) 119th. Pennsylvania
5th. Wisconsin Infantry
July 2 Arrived about 4 p.m. from Manchester MD and moved to the east slope of the northern side of Little Round Top arriving at dark and held in reserve until morning.
July 3 Moved to the extreme left and on the east slope of Round Top and remained until late in the afternoon then went into position on the left centre in support of Fifth Corps. Not engaged.
July 4 Moved to the left of Fifth Corps and occupied the slope of Round Top
Casualties Wounded 2 men.
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(Front):
49th Penna. Infantry
3rd Brig. 1st Div. 6th Corps
(Left):
This regiment made a continuous march from Manchester, MD, arriving on the field the afternoon of July 2. Occupied this position in reserve from the morning of the 3rd until the enemy's assault in the afternoon when it moved to support centre. Thence to Round Top.
(Right):
Organized September 14, 1861
Re-enlisted December 24, 1863.
Mustered out July 15, 1865
Total enrollment 1400.
Killed in action 91.
Died of wounds 58.
Died of disease 173
Wounded 333.
Captured or missing 74
Total losses 729.
(Back):
Yorktown
Williamsburg
Seven Days
Antietam
Fredericksburg
Marye's Heights
Salem Heights
Gettysburg
Rappahannock Station
Mine Run
Wilderness
Spotsylvania
North Anna
Totopotomy
Cold Harbor
Petersburg
Winchester
Petersburg (Assault)
Sailor's Creek
Appomattox
Recruited
in the counties of
Centre, Chester, Huntingdon
Mifflin and Juniata
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(Front Inscription):
5th Wis. Vol.
Gettysburg July 2, 3, 4, 5
3d Brig. (Russells')
1st Div. 6th Corps.
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War Losses
174 Killed 548 Wounded
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Col. Amasa Cobb 1861-2.
Col. T.S. Allen 1863-4-5
(Back Inscription):
This regiment moved from the centre to this point early July 3rd to resist threatened attack on this flank. Moved hastily back in the afternoon to assist in repelling attack on the centre, and later took position on the crest of big round top.
Thus ends my Summer 2024 visit to Gettysburg, wherein--incidentally--I collected my 1,500th historical marker. Now let's bounce back for some additional markers from previous visits.
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| https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=196230 (Lower Front): (Left Side): in the right as God gives us to see the right Lincoln (Right Side): to guide us in unity and fellowship |
One of the highest points on the battlefield now hosts the eternal flame above the Peace Memorial. It was dedicated at the last great Gettysburg reunion, when 100-year-old veterans from both sides reunited and dedicated the nation to peace. Imagine that.
Eternal Peace Light Memorial Dedication. Entry from Gettysburg Daily providing many bits of information about the memorial and the dedication ceremony. Includes a video clip of the reunion and dedication
Vandalism at the Memorial. In January 2009, the memorial was vandalized. Due to cold weather, the Park Service placed plywood boards up to hide the graffiti. There was another minor incident in 2024, with scrapings on boulders that were quickly eliminated.
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| Modern and historic Gettysburg. |
President Eisenhower retired and lived on that white farm there until he died. A history buff, he would give personal tours of the battlefield. Now his home and grounds are a separate, though connected, museum experience. The magnitude of the tower I climbed to capture these pictures is not truly captured by the images. Above is Little Round Top - or maybe it is the Big one.
The Devil's Den as viewed from Little Round Top. Rebs in the rocks were taking shots at Yanks on the hill, before charging them. They had fought hard to acquire those positions. It went poorly for all. The river ran red. People saw red.
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The field of battle.  Turns out there really was/is a seminary at the top of Seminary Ridge. You can even go up into that tower, which the Union obviously used as a lookout when they commanded these heights - at great cost.  Umm, some more cannons? 
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania In honor of her sons who on this field fought for the Preservation of the Union July 1.2. & 3. 1863 (Right Front Entrance): 69 Regiments Infantry 9 Regiments Cavalry 7 Batteries Artillery Total Present 34530 Killed and mortally wounded 1182 Wounded 3177 Missing 860 (Left Inside Plaque): at Gettysburg July, 1863, erected under authority of acts of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania approved June 13, 1907, and February 11, 1909, by Edwin S. Stuart Governor of the Commonwealth George P. Morgan - Charles E. Quail - Edward A. Irvin Henry H. Cumings - Jacob C. Stineman (Right Inside Plaque): who through four years of war, endured suffering and bereavement. This tablet is dedicated in grateful recognition of their patriotism by the men of Pennsylvania who served in the Army and Navy of the United States during the War of the Rebellion. (Right Inside Inscription): who participated in the Battle of Gettysburg 2133 Officers of whom 73 were killed or mortally wounded 32,144 enlisted men of whom 1139 wre killed or mortally wounded Total engaged or on duty 34,247 - total killed or mortally wounded 1212 740 tons of sand 366 tons of cement 1240 tons of broken stone 50 tons of steel 22 tons of bronze Total 3840 tons (Stairwell Plaque): Dedicated September 27 1910 W. Liance Cotrell Architect Samuel A. Murray Sculptor Harrison Granite Co. Contractors The Pennsylvania State memorial is the tallest of many at Gettysburg; they had the most troops there by far. Imagine cresting a hill and everyone in your whole Division is like, "I can see my house from here....and it is behind enemy lines." They fought hard. The statue at the top was created by melting down cannons. Nice that the men gave a shout-out to the women of the homefront via this memorial. It is one of my all-time favorites. 
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