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Ashland (VA) Artillery Woolfolk's Battery / Nr. 46

West Confederate Avenue

   

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Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps  /Artillery Reserve / Alexander's Battalion

Woolfolk's Battery - The Ashland Virginia Artillery - Two 20 Pounder Parrotts Two Napoleons

- July 2. Took position here 4.30 P. M. and opened fire. Joined soon in the advance of the infantry During remainder of the day occupied position on the crest near Peach Orchard and was actively engaged in firing upon the new line of the Union forces.

- July 3. In position near N. E. corner of Spangler's Woods on left of the artillery line which occupied the ridge from Peach Orchard to that point. Took part in the cannonade preceding Longstreet's assault followed and supported it. Aided then in repelling sharpshooters and withdrew at midnight.

- July 4. In position near here until 4 P. M. Then withdrew to Marsh Creek on Fairfield Road.

Losses heavy but not reported in detail


Bedford (VA) Artillery, Jordan's Battery / Nr. 47

West Confederate Avenue

     

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Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / Artillery Reserve / Alexander's Battalion

Jordan's Battery - The Bedford Virginia Artillery - Four 3 Inch Rifles

- July 2. Took position here 4.30 P. M. Fired a few rounds at the Peach Orchard. Joined in the infantry charge and afterwards occupied position on crest near the Peach Orchard and was actively engaged until night.

- July 3. Remained near the same position which was on the main artillery line. Took part in the cannonade preceding Longstreet's final assault and aided in supporting that assault. Retired from the front after night.

- July 4. In position near here until 4 P. M. Then withdrew to Marsh Creek on Fairfield Road.

Losses serious but not reported in detail


Brook's (SC) Artillery, Rhett's Battery / Nr. 48

West Confederate Avenue

    

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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


Madison (LA) Artillery, Moody's Battery / Nr. 49

West Confederate Avenue

    

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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 night fall 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.


Parker's (VA) Battery / Nr. 50

West Confederate Avenue

   

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Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / Artillery Reserve / Alexander's Battalion

Parker's Battery - One 10 Pounder Parrott - and Three 3 Inch Rifles

- July 2. Took position here 4 P.M. and opened fire on Peach Orchard. Joined at 5 P.M. in the infantry charge advancing to position east of Emmitsburg Road and 200 feet north of Peach Orchard continuing actively engaged until night.

- July 3. Remained near the same position which was on the main artillery line took part in the cannonade preceding Longstreet's assault and aided in supporting that assault. Retired from the front after night.

- July 4. In position near here until 4 P.M. Then withdrew to Marsh Creek on Fairfield Road.

Losses heavy but not reported in detail.


Taylor's (VA) Battery / Nr. 51

West Confederate Avenue

    

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Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / Artillery Reserve / Alexander's Battalion

Taylor's Battery - Four Napoleons

- July 2. Took position here 4 P. M. and opened fire on Peach Orchard. Advanced at 5 P. M. with the infantry to a position about 400 feet north of Peach Orchard and east of Emmitsburg Road continuing actively engaged until night.

- July 3. Took position 3 A. M. in main artillery line near Smith House northeast of Sherfy House on Emmitsburg Road and held it all day. Took part in the cannonade preceding Longstreet's final assault supported that assault and aided in repelling sharpshooters afterwards. Retired from the front after night.

- July 4. In position near here until 4 P. M. Then withdrew to Marsh Creek on Fairfield Road.

Losses Killed 2 Wounded 10


Eshleman's Battalion / Nr. 52

West Confederate Avenue

    

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / Artillery Reserve / Eshleman's Battalion

The Washington Louisiana Artillery - Miller's Squires' Richardson's Norcom's Batteries - Eight Napoleons - 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 16 Total 45

Horses killed and disabled 37 Guns disabled 3


Washington (LA) Art., 1st Co., Squires Battery / Nr. 53

West Confederate Avenue

  

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Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / Artillery Reserve / Eshleman's Battalion

Squires' 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.


Washington (LA) Art., 2nd Co., Richardson's Battery / Nr. 54

West Confederate Avenue

  

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Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / Artillery Reserve / Eshleman's Battalion

Richardson's Battery - Two Napoleons - 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 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.


Washington (LA) Art., 3rd Co., Miller's Battery / Nr. 55

West Confederate Avenue

    

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Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / Artillery Reserve / Eshleman's Battalion

Miller's Battery - Three Napoleons

- July 3. Advanced before daylight into position about 100 yards north of the Peach Orchard. This battery fired the signal guns for the cannonade preceding Longstreet's assault took part therein and supported the charge of the infantry by advancing 450 yards and keeping up a vigorous fire. After the repulse of the assault moved to the left and west of the Emmitsburg Road ready to aid in resisting a countercharge if attempted. From loss of horses but one gun could then be used. The others were sent to the rear and that gun was withdrawn after dark.

- July 4. At 9 A. M. marched with the Battalion to Cashtown to reinforce the cavalry escorting the wagon train.

Losses heavy but not reported in detail.


Washington (LA), Art., 4th Co, Norcom's Battery / Nr. 56

West Confederate Avenue

   

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Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / Artillery Reserve

Eshleman's Battalion - Norcom's Battery - Two Napoleons One 12 Pounder Howitzer

July 3. The Napoleons advanced before daylight into position 150 yards north of Peach Orchard near the Emmitsburg Road but their fire in the forenoon was desultory. Took active part in the cannonade preceding Longstreet's assault and one of the guns supported the infantry attack by pushing forward 450 yards and keeping up a vigorous fire. After the assault was repulsed the Napoleons were moved several hundred yards to the left but soon disabled and sent to the rear. The Howitzer was brought forward and did effective service until withdrawn after dark.

July 4. At 9 A. M. marched with the Battalion to Cashtown to reinforce the cavalry guarding the wagon train.

Losses not reported in detail.


Ewell's Corps / Nr. 57

North Confederate Avenue

    

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Army of Northern Virginia / Second Army Corps - Lieutenant General Richard S. Ewell

Early's Division - Major General Jubal A. Early / Johnson's Division - Major General Edward Johnson

Rodes's Division Major General R. E. Rodes / Artillery Reserve - Eight Batteries - Colonel J. Thompson

- July 1.The Corps occupied the left of the Confederate line and reached the field in the following order Rodes's Division by Newville Road about noon and deploying along Oak Ridge soon became engaged Early's Division on the Harrisburg Road about 1 P. M. and united with Rodes's left in an attack on the First and Eleventh Corps Union troops and drove them through the town to Cemetery Ridge. Johnson's Division reached the field about night and not engaged late in the night moved along the railroad and took position on the left of Corps and northeast of town.

- July 2. In the early morning Johnson's Division was ordered to take possession of a wooded hill on the left. Skirmishers were advanced and a desultory fire kept up until 4 P. M. when the artillery from Benner's Hill opened the firing continued for two hours. The batteries were withdrawn much crippled. The Division about dusk was advanced to the assault in connection with Early's Division on the right the battle continuing until after dark. A partial success was made by a portion of each division but not being supported on the right was withdrawn to the former positions.

- July 3. Early in the morning an attack was made by Johnson's Division having been reinforced by three brigades from the Corps two other assaults were made but failed. Early's Division was withdrawn and occupied its former position in the town and not engaged. At night the Corps fell back to the range of hills west of the town.

- July 4. The Corps took up line of march during the night.

Casualties Killed 809 Wounded 3823 Missing 1305 Total 5937


Ewell's Corps / Nr. 58

Seminary Avenue

   

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Army of Northern Virginia / Ewell's Corps / Rodes' Early's and Johnson's Divisions

- July 4. Having withdrawn under orders from its previous positions the Corps formed line about daybreak on this ridge with its right a short distance south of the Hagerstown Road its left near the Mummasburg Road and its center near here. Rodes was on the right Johnson on the left and Early on a supporting line in their rear. The breastworks of stone here and the old earthworks beyond the railroad are remains of defenses then thrown up and indicate the position of the front line.

- July 5. The three divisions left here at different hours but all were on the march to Hagerstown early in the morning of this day.


Early's Division / Nr. 59

East Confederate Avenue

    

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Second Army Corps / Early's Division - Maj. Gen. Jubal A. Early 

Hays' Brigade - Brig. Gen. Harry T. Hays / Smith's Brigade - Brig. Gen. William Smith

Hoke's Brigade - Col. Isaac E. Avery - Col. A. C. Godwin / Gordon's Brigade - Brig. John B. Gordon

Artillery Battalion Four Batteries Col. H. P. Jones

- July 1. The Division arrived about noon within two miles of Gettysburg by Harrisburg Road. Formed line across road north of Rock Creek. Gordon's Brigade ordered to support of a brigade of Rodes' Division engaged with a division of the Eleventh Corps which had advanced to a wooded hill in front of town. The remainder of the Division was ordered forward as Gordon's Brigade was engaged. After a short and severe contest the Union troops were forced through the town losing many prisoners. Later in the day Gordon's Brigade ordered to the York Road in support of Smith's Brigade. Hays' and Hoke's Brigades occupied the town.

- July 2. In the early morning Hays' and Hoke's Brigades took position to front and left of town. Gordon's Brigade in reserve moved to the rear of the brigades. Smith's Brigade remained in this position until nearly dusk when Hays' and Hoke's Brigades advanced on Cemetery Hill. The brigades reached the crest of hill but not being supported on the right were forced to retire. Gordon's Brigade advanced to support the attack.

- July 3. At daylight Smith's Brigade was ordered to support of Johnson's Division on the left. Hays' and Hoke's Brigades formed line in town holding the position of previous day. Gordon's Brigade held the line of the day before. The Division not further engaged.

- July 4. In the morning the Division was withdrawn to Cashtown Road to west of town.

Casualties Killed 156 Wounded 806 Missing 226 Total 1188


Hay's Brigade / Nr. 60

East Confederate Avenue

      

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Ewell's Corps / Early's Division / Hays's Brigade

5th 6th 7th 8th 9th Louisiana Infantry

- July 1. Advancing at 3 P. M. with Hoke's Brigade flanked Eleventh Corps aided in taking two guns pursued retreating Union troops into town capturing many and late in evening halting on East High St.

- July 2. Moved forward early into the low ground here with its right flank resting on Baltimore St. and skirmished all day. Enfiladed by artillery and exposed to musketry fire in front it pushed forward over all obstacles scaled the hill and planted its colors on the lunettes capturing several guns. Assailed by fresh troops and with no supports it was forced to retire but brought off 75 prisoners and 4 stands of colors.

- July 3. Occupied a position on High St. in town.

- July 4. At 2 A. M. moved to Seminary Ridge. After midnight began the march to Hagerstown.

Present about 1200 Killed 36 Wounded 201 Missing 95 Total 332


Smith's Brigade / Nr. 61

East Confederate Avenue

     

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Ewell's Corps / Early's Division / Smith's Brigade

31st 49th 52nd Virginia Infantry

- July 3. The Brigade having been detached two days guarding York Pike and other roads against the reported approach of Union Cavalry was ordered to Culp's Hill to reinforce Johnson's Division. Arriving early formed in line along this stone wall receiving and returning fire of Infantry and sharpshooters in the woods opposite and being subjected to heavy fire of Artillery. It repulsed the charge of the 2nd Massachusetts and 27th Indiana Regiments against this line and held its ground until the Union forces regained their works on the hill. It then moved to a position further up the creek and during the night marched to Seminary Ridge where it rejoined Early's Division.

- July 4. Occupied Seminary Ridge. After midnight began the march to Hagerstown.

Present about 800 Killed 12 Wounded 113 Missing 17 Total 142


Hoke's Brigade / Nr. 62

East Confederate Avenue

   

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Ewell's Corps / Early's Division / Hoke's Brigade

6th 21st 57th North Carolina Infantry

- July 1. Advanced at 3 P. M. with Hays' Brigade flanked Eleventh Corps aided in taking two guns repulsed First Brigade Second Division and captured many prisoners. Late in evening took position here.

- July 2. Skirmished all day at 8 P. M. with Hays' Brigade charged East Cemetery Hill. Severely enfiladed on the left by artillery and musketry it pushed on over infantry line in front scaled the hill planted its colors on the lunettes and captured several guns. But assailed by fresh forces and having no supports it was soon compelled to relinquish what it had gained and withdraw. Its commander Col. Isaac E. Avery was mortally wounded leading the charge.

- July 3. Ordered to railroad cut in rear and later to High Street in town.

- July 4. At 2 A. M. moved to Seminary Ridge. After midnight began the march to Hagerstown.

Present about 900 Killed 35 Wounded 216 Missing 94 Total 345


Gordon's Brigade / Nr. 63

Barlow Knoll

     

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Army of Northern Virginia / Ewell's Corps / Early's Division / Gordon's Brigade

13th 26th 31st 38th 60th 61st Georgia Infantry

- July 1. Arrived on the field from Harrisburg road in early afternoon and formed line on North side of Rock Creek. About 3 P. M. moved across the creek to support of Rodes' left which was attacked from Barlow Knoll. Charged the Union forces upon this hill and after a most obstinate resistance succeeded in breaking the line. The Brigade was afterwards moved to the support of Smith's Brigade on the York Road. The Brigade captured a large number of prisoners during the day.

- July 2. Moved to the railroad in support of Hays' and Avery's Brigades in their attack on Cemetery Hill.

- July 3. Occupied the position at foot of Cemetery Ridge and not engaged.

- July 4. At 2 A. M. the Brigade was withdrawn and moved to Cashtown Road.

Casualties Killed 71 Wounded 270 Missing 39 Total 380


Gordon's Brigade / Nr. 64

East Confederate Avenue

    

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Ewell's Corps / Early's Division / Gordon's Brigade

13th 26th 31st 38th 60th 61st Georgia Infantry

- July 2. After participating in the operations of July 1st at Barlow Knoll and elsewhere it took position in the afternoon between the town and Rock Creek. When the assault was made at 8 P. M. on East Cemetery Hill the Brigade advanced to its support but was halted here because the expected reenforcements were unable to cooperate and it was evident that the assault would fail.

- July 3. Remained here skirmishing with sharpshooters and exposed to artillery fire.

- July 4. The Brigade was withdrawn and moved to Seminary Ridge. After midnight began the march to Hagerstown.

Present about 1500 Killed 71 Wounded 270 Missing 39 Total 380


Jones' Battalion / Nr. 65

Jones Avenue / Old Harrisburg Road

     

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Ewell's Corps / Early's Division / Jones's Artillery Battalion

Carrington's Tanner's Green's Garber's Batteries

Two 10 Pounder Parrotts - Six 3 Inch  - Eight Napoleons

- July 1. Arrived on the field with Early's Division about 2.45 P. M. Moved into battery 400 yards east of this position opened an effective enfilading fire on infantry retiring from Seminary Ridge. Ceased firing as the Confederate infantry advanced.

- July 2. The Battalion remained in the same position. Not actively engaged.

- July 3. Occupied same position. Not actively engaged.


Charlottesville (VA) Art., Carrington's Battery / Nr. 66

Jones Avenue / Old Harrisburg Road

     

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Army of Northern Virginia / Ewell's Corps / Early's Division / Jones' Artillery Battalion

Carrington's Battery - Charlottesville (Virginia) Artillery - Four Napoleons

- July 1. Arrived on the field with Early's Division in the afternoon. Was ordered to cross Rock Creek and move in rear of Gordon's Brigade then advancing. Went into battery on a street in suburbs of the town and remained until near dark when ordered to a position near the railroad.

- July 2. Remained near the railroad. Not engaged

- July 3. Occupied the same position. Not engaged.

- July 4. Moved in the rear of Early's Division.

Casualties not reported.


Courtny (VA) Artillery, Tanner's  Battery / Nr. 67

Jones Avenue

      

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Army of Northern Virginia / Ewell's Corps / Early's Division / Jones' Artillery Battalion

Tanner's Battery  - Courtney (Virginia) Artillery - Four 3 Inch Rifles

- July 1. Arrived on the field with Early's Division. Moved into battery on north side of Rock Creek. Opened an effective fire on Union infantry on south side of the creek. Ceased firing as the Confederate infantry advanced.

- July 2. Took position of the day before remained until 3 P. M. Ordered to report on the York Road and remained until the morning of the 3rd. Not engaged.

- July 3. Moved nearer the town and remained until night. Ordered to the wagon park to move with train to the rear.

Casualties not reported. Ammunition expended 595 rounds.


Louisiana Guard Artillery, Green's Battery / Nr. 68

Jones Avenue

       

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Army of Northern Virginia / Ewell's Corps / Early's Division / Jones's Artillery Battalion

Green's Battery - Lousiana Guard Artillery - Two 10 Pounder Parrotts Two 3 Inch Rifles

- July 1. Arrived on the field with Early's Division. Placed in position to the right of Tanner's Battery on the north side of Rock Creek and opened fire on Union troops on south side of creek continued firing with effect until the Confederate infantry was in position and advancing.

- July 2. Occupied the position of the previous day before sunset was ordered to General Hampton at Hunterstown with a section of Parrott guns. Engaged Battery M 2nd U.S. Fell back a mile and remained for the night.

- July 3. Moved forward with the cavalry about 2 P. M. Guns placed in position and opened on a column of advancing cavalry. Received a severe fire and ordered to be withdrawn. Again engaged in the afternoon.

Casualties Killed 2 Wounded 5 / Ammunition expended 161 rounds


Louisiana Guard Artillery, Green's Battery / Nr. 69

East Cavalry Field / Confederate Cavalry Avenue

      

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Army of Northern Virginia / Ewell's Corps / Early's Division / Jones's Battalion

Green's Battery - Lousiana Guard Artillery - Two 10 Pounder Parrotts Two 3 Inch Rifles

- July 3. After taking part in the fighting on the previous two days at Gettysburg and Hunterstown this Battery being detached from its Battalion brought its Parrott guns here and rendered important service in the cavalry battle not withdrawing until after dark.

Losses Killed 2 Wounded 5 Total 7 Horses disabled


Stauton(VA) Artillery, Garbers Battery / Nr. 70

Jones Avenue

       

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Army of Northern Virginia / Ewell's Corps / Early's Division / Jones's Artillery Battalion

Garber's Battery - Staunton (Virginia) Artillery - Four Napoleons

- July 1. Reached the field with Early's Division and immediately went into battery near this position. Fired with effect on Howard's 11th Corps and on infantry retiring from Seminary Ridge. Ceased firing as the Confederate infantry advanced.

- July 2. Occupied the same position. Not engaged.

- July 3. Remained in the same position. Not engaged.

Casualties Wounded 1 / Ammunition expended 106 rounds.


Johnson's Division / Nr. 71

East Confederate Avenue

     

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Army of Northern Virginia / Second Army Corps / Johnson's Division - Maj. Gen. Edward Johnson

Steuart's Brigade - Brig. Gen. Geo. H. Steuart / Stonewall Brigade - Brig. Gen. James A. Walker

Nicholl's Brigade - Col. J. M. Williams / Jones Brigade - Brig. Gen. John M. Jones - Lieut. Col. R. H. Duncan

Artillery Battalion Four Batteries Maj. J. W. Latimer - Capt. C. L. Raine

- July 1.The Division arrived on the field too late to participate in the engagement of the day. Moved to the northeast of town during the night to take possession of wooded hill that commanded Cemetery Ridge.

- July 2. Early in the morning skirmishers advanced and a desultory fire kept up. The artillery was posted on hill in rear of line and opened fire about 4 P. M. the infantry advanced to assault at dusk up the steep hill. Steuart's Brigade captured a line of works on the left. Firing continued at close range during night.

- July 3. The assault was renewed in early morning. An attempt was made by the Union forces to retake the works occupied the night before and was repulsed. The Division being reinforced by four brigades two other assaults were made and repulsed. Retired at 10.30 A. M. to former position of July 2 which was held until 10 P. M. when the Division was withdrawn to the ridge northwest of town

- July 4. The Division took up the line of march during the day.

Casualties Killed 229 Wounded 1269 Missing 375 Total 1873


Steuart's Brigade / Nr. 72

East Confederate Avenue

     

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Ewell's Corps / Johnson's Division / Steuart's Brigade

1st Maryland Battalion 1st and 3rd North Carolina / 10th 23rd and 37th Virginia Infantry

- July 1. Arrived about nightfall and took position near Hanover Road about a mile east of Rock Creek with left wing at edge of woods.

- July 2. Crossing Rock Creek at 6 P. M. the 3d N. C. and 1st Md. attacked the lesser summit of Culp's Hill. Reinforced later by the other regiments the Union breastworks thinly manned at some points were occupied to the southern base of the main summit but only after a vigorous and desperate conflict.

- July 3. The Union troops reinforced the conflict at dawn and it raged fiercely until 11 A. M. when this Brigade and the entire line fell back to the base of the hill and from thence moved about midnight to Seminary Ridge northwest of the town.

- July 4. Occupied Seminary Ridge. About 10 P. M. began the march to Hagerstown.

Present about 1700 Killed 83 Wounded 409 Missing 190 Total 682


2nd Maryland Infantry / Nr. 73
Culp's Hill (Südseite)
    
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Walker's Brigade / Nr. 74

South Confederate Avenue

     

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Second Army Corps / Johnson's Division / Walker's Brigade
2nd 4th 5th 27th 33rd Virginia Infantry

- July 2. Guarded Division all day on its flank from Union forces in woods near by skirmishing with them sharply at times and finally driving them away. After dark crossed Rock Creek and rejoined the Division which had crossed about 6 P. M. and occupied part of the Union breastworks.

- July 3. Took part in the unsuccessful struggle lasting from daybreak until near noon and then retired to the foot of the hill and from thence about midnight moved with the Division and Corps to Seminary Ridge.

- July 4. Occupied Seminary Ridge. About 10 P. M. began the march to Hagerstown.

Present about 1450 Killed 35 Wounded 208 Missing 87 Total 330


Nicholl's Brigade / Nr. 75

East Confederate Avenue  

     

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Ewell's Corps / Johnson's Division

Nicholls's Brigade - 1st 2nd 10th 14th 15th Louisiana Infantry

- July 1. Arrived near nightfall and took position east of Rock Creek north of Hanover road and on the right of the Division.

- July 2. About 6 P. M. changing to left of Jones's Brigade crossed the creek attacked Union forces on Culp's Hill drove in their outposts and reached and held a line about 100 yards from their breastworks against which a steady fire was maintained for hours and some vigorous but unsuccessful assaults made.

- July 3. At dawn the Brigade reopened fire and continued it for many hours then retired to line near the creek whence about midnight it moved with Division and Corps to Seminary Ridge.

- July 4. Occupied Seminary Ridge. About 10 P. M. began the march to Hagerstown.

Present about 1100 Killed 43 Wounded 309 Missing 36 Total 388


Jones' Brigade / Nr. 76

East Confederate Avenue  

     

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Ewell's Corps / Johnson's Division

Jones' Brigade - 21st 25th 42nd 44th 48th 50th Virginia Infantry

- July 1. Arrived near nightfall and took position east of Rock Creek and north of Hanover road with pickets advanced to the front.

- July 2. About 4 P. M. moved forward to support artillery on Benner's Hill. Crossed Rock Creek at 6 P. M. and assailed the Union position on the summit of Culp's Hill charging up to the Union breastworks and continuing the struggle until dark.

- July 3. In line near here all day sometimes skirmishing heavily. About midnight moved with the Division and Corps to Seminary Ridge northwest of the town.

- July 4. Occupied Seminary Ridge. About 10 P. M. began the march to Hagerstown.

Present 1600 Killed 58 Wounded 302 Missing 61 Total 421


Latimer's Battalion / Nr. 77

Benner's Hill 

     

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Ewell's Corps /Johnson's Division

Latimer's Battalion - Brown's Carpenter's Dement's Raine's Batteries

Two 20 Pounder Parrotts - Five 10 Pounder Parrotts - Three 3 Inch Rifles - Six Napoleons

- July 1. After dark crossed Rock Creek and encamped on this ridge.

- July 2. At 4 P. M. the Battalion except the 20 pounder Parrotts took position here and was engaged more than two hours in a heavy cannonade with the Union artillery on Cemetery Hill Steven's Knoll and Culp's Hill. Ammunition exhausted and losses severe the guns were withdrawn except four to cover the advance of Johnson's infantry against Culp's Hill. In the renewed firing Major S. W. Latimer was mortally wounded. In the cannonading the 20 pounder Parrotts in position half a mile north took an active part.

- July 3. The 20 pounder Parrotts took part in the great cannonade while the other batteries were in reserve.

- July 4. The Battalion withdrew and began the march to Hagerstown.

Losses Killed 10 Wounded 40 Horses killed 30.


1st Maryland Battery (Dement's Battery) / Nr. 78

Benner's Hill 

     

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Army of Northern Virginia / Ewell's Corps / Johnson's Division / Latimer's Battalion

Dement's Battery - First Maryland Battery - Four Napoleons

- July 2. In position here about 4 P. M. and took part in the cannonade against the Union batteries on East Cemetery Hill and Culp's Hill which continued over two hours. When the Battalion was withdrawn two guns of the Battery were left here to aid in repelling any attack. Soon afterward they reopened fire in support of the attack of Johnson's infantry on Culp's Hill which drew from the Union guns a heavy responsive fire by which Maj. Latimer was mortally wounded.

- July 3. Remained in reserve and was not engaged.

- July 4. Withdrew from the field with the Battalion.

Losses Killed 1 Wounded 4 Horses killed 9. One caisson exploded and one disabled.


Allegheny (VA), Artillery, Carpenter's Battery / Nr.79

Benner's Hill 

     

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Army of Northern Virginia / Ewell's Corps / Johnson's Division / Latimer's Battalion

Carpenter's Battery - The Alleghany Artillery - Two Napoleons Two 3 Inch Rifles

- July 2. The Battery took a prominent part in the cannonade against the Union artillery on East Cemetery Hill and other points which began about 4 P. M. and continued over two hours. Some of the Union guns on the left enfiladed the Battalion and caused the Battery to suffer severely and having exhausted its ammunition it was ordered to withdraw.

- July 3. Remained in reserve and not engaged.

- July 4. Withdrew from the field with the Battalion.

Losses Killed 5 Wounded 24 Horses killed 9


Chesapeake (MD), Artillery, Brown's Battery / Nr. 80

Benner's Hill

      

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Army of Northern Virginia / Ewell's Corps / Johnson's Division / Latimer's Battalion

Brown's Battery - The Chesapeake Md. Artillery - Four 10 Pounder Parrotts

- July 2. Took position here about 4 P. M. and was engaged for over two hours in a severe conflict with the Union batteries on East Cemetery Hill and Stevens Knoll. Capt. Brown being severely wounded one of his guns disabled and his ammunition almost exhausted the Battery was withdrawn by order of Gen. Johnson.

- July 3. Remained in reserve and not engaged.

- July 4. Withdrew from the field with the Battalion.

Losses Killed 4 Wounded 12 Horses killed 9.


Lee (VA), Artillery, Raine's Battery / Nr. 81

Benner's Hill

     

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Army of Northern Virginia / Ewell's Corps /Johnson's Division / Latimer's Battalion

Raines's Battery - The Lee Battery - Two 20 Pounder Parrotts One 10 Pounder Parrott and One 3 Inch Rifle

- July 2. The 10 Pounder Parrott and 3 Inch Rifle took position here about 4 P. M. and were engaged in the severe cannonade that lasted over two hours. They also aided in supporting the attack of Johnson's infantry on Culp's Hill and did not retire to the rear until dark. The 20 Pounder Parrots took an active part in the cannonade from their position some distance in the rear of the other guns.

- July 3. The 20 Pounder Parrotts were actively engaged in the great cannonade.

- July 4. Withdrew from the field with the Battalion.

Losses Wounded 8 Horses killed 3


Rodes' Division / Nr. 82

North Confederate Avenue (Ethernal Peace Light Memorial)

      

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Second Army Corps / Rodes' Division - Maj. Gen. R. E. Rodes

Daniel's Brigade - Brig. Gen. Junius Daniel / Doles's Brigade - Brig. Gen. George Doles

Iverson's Brigade - Brig. Gen. Alfred Iverson / Ramseur's Brigade - Brig. Gen. S. D. Ramseur

O'Neal's Brigade - Col. E. A. O'Neal / Artillery Battalion Four Batteries - Lieut. Col. Thomas H. Carter

- July 1. Rodes's Division advancing by the Newville Road occupied Oak Ridge about noon. The line formed and advanced in the following order. Dole's Brigade deployed in the valley north of town and left of Division and was opposed by troops of the Eleventh Corps. O'Neal's and Iverson's Brigades advanced on ridge and meeting a portion of First Union Corps were driven back with heavy loss. Daniel's Brigade was ordered to the support of Iverson but became separated by a change of direction moved to the railroad on the right where Heth's Division was engaged. Ramseur held in reserve. After a severe conflict the Union troops retired.

- July 2. The Division occupied ground near and west of town and was not engaged.

- July 3. The Brigades of Daniel and O'Neal were ordered to report to Gen. E. Johnson on the left early in the morning and joined in the attack on Culp's Hill. The remainder of the Division held the position of day before and at night retired to Seminary Ridge.

- July 4. The Division took up the line of march during the night.

Casualties Killed 421 Wounded 1728 Missing 704 Total 2853


Daniel's Brigade / Nr. 83

North Confederate Avenue

     

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Ewell's Corps / Rodes's Division

Daniel's Brigade - 32nd 43rd 45th 53rd Regiments and 2nd Battalion North Carolina Infantry

- July 1. The Brigade formed the right of Division and its line extended from Forney Field to the railroad near the McPherson Barn. The regiments did not at first move together nor attack the same troops. The 43rd and 53rd Regiments aided by O'Neal's 3rd Alabama and Iverson's 12th North Carolina attacked the Union line in the Sheads and Forney Field. The 45th Regiment and 2nd Battalion fought the 2nd Brigade 3rd Division First Corps near the railroad cuts and being joined by the 32nd Regiment and other troops compelled retreat. The regiments fought under a heavy artillery fire. The Brigade was reunited and lost heavily in the struggle which dislodged the Union forces from Seminary Ridge.

- July 2. On Seminary Ridge all day. After night moved into town.

- July 3. Marched before daylight to Culp's Hill to aid Johnson's Division.

- July 4. Occupied Seminary Ridge. At night began the march to Hagerstown.

Present 2100 Killed 165 Wounded 635 Missing 116 Total 916


Daniel's Brigade / Nr. 84

East Confederate Avenue

      

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Ewell's Corps / Rodes's Division / Daniel's Brigade

32nd 43rd 45th 53rd Regiments and 2nd Battalion North Carolina Infantry

- July 3. After taking part in the battles of the First and Second days elsewhere on the field the Brigade marched about 1.30 A. M. from its position in the town to Culp's Hill to reinforce Johnson's Division. Arriving about 4 A. M. it fought at different points wherever ordered through the long and fierce conflict its main position being in the ravine between the two summits of Culp's Hill. At the close of the struggle near noon it was withdrawn by Gen. Johnson with the rest of the line to the base of the hill from whence it moved during the night to Seminary Ridge west of the town and there rejoined Rodes's Division.

- July 4. Occupied Seminary Ridge. Late at night began the march to Hagerstown.

Present 2100 Killed165 Wounded 635 Missing 116 Total 916


Dole's Brigade / Nr. 85

Howard Avenue

   

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Ewell's Corps / Rodes' Division

Doles' Brigade - 4th 12th 21st 44th Georgia Infantry

- July 1. About 1 P. M. the Brigade formed line in the fields east of Oak Hill and skirmished with Union 2nd Brigade First Cavalry Division and aided Gordon's Brigade in dislodging the Union forces from Barlow Knoll and their line from thence to the Heidlersburg Road. Then joined Ramseur and others in their attack upon the rear of First Corps which after a long struggle was compelled to retire from Seminary Ridge. The Brigade took many prisoners from the First and Eleventh Corps which it pursued to the southern borders of the town.

- July 2. Lay all day in the town on West Middle Street. After dark moved out to aid in a contemplated attack on Cemetery Hill.

- July 3. In line with other brigades in the sunken road southwest of town.

- July 4. On Seminary Ridge all day. At night began the march to Hagerstown.

Present 1369 Killed 86 Wounded 124 Missing 31 Total 241


Ierson's Brigade / Nr. 86

North Confederate Avenue (Ethernal Peace Light Monument)

     

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Ewell's Corps / Rodes' Division / Iverson's Brigade

5th 12th 20th 23rd North Carolina Infantry

- July 1. The Brigade was one of the first of the Division in the battle. It advanced against the Union line posted behind stone fence east of Forney Field. Its right being assailed by 2nd Brigade First Corps and its left exposed by the repulse of O'Neal a vigorous assault by Union forces in front and on left flank almost annihilated three regiments. The 12th Regiment on the right being sheltered by the knoll suffered slight loss and the remnants of the others joined Ramseur's Brigade and served with it throughout the battle.

- July 2. Lay all day in the town. At dusk moved to aid in an attack on Cemetery Hill but two of Early's Brigades having been repulsed the Brigade withdrew.

- July 3. With other brigades in the sunken road southwest of town. At night withdrew to Seminary Ridge.

- July 4. Marched at 2 P. M. as wagon train guard on road to Hagerstown.

Present 1470 Killed 130 Wounded 382 Missing 308 Total 820


Ramseur's Brigade / Nr. 87

North Confederate Avenue (Ethernal Peace Light Monument)

   

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Ewell's Corps / Rodes' Division / Ramseur's Brigade

2nd 4th 14th 30th North Carolina Infantry

- July 1. Soon after Iverson's and O'Neal's Brigades had each suffered the repulse of three regiments with heavy losses Ramseur's Brigade moved from its position here and vigorously assailed the right wing of the Union forces. The 14th and 30th Regiments with O'Neal's 3rd Alabama turned the flank of the Union troops while the 2nd and 4th Regiments together with Doles' Brigade and part of O'Neal's struck them in the rear. A struggle ensued in which both sides suffered severely and the conflict here only ended with the retreat of the Union Corps from Seminary Ridge. In that retreat the Brigade made active pursuit and captured many prisoners.

- July 2. Skirmishing on the southern borders of the town.

- July 3. In sunken lane southwest of town.

- July 4. In line on Seminary Ridge. At night began the march to Hagerstown.

Present 1909 Killed 23 Wounded 129 Missing 44


O'Neal's Brigade / Nr. 88

North Confederate Avenue (Ethernal Peace Light Monument)

      

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Ewell's Corps / Rodes's Division / O'Neal's Brigade

3rd 5th 6th 12th 26th Alabama Infantry

- July 1. Soon after arriving at this position three regiments attacked the Union flank, the 5th Regiment being ordered to guard the wide interval between the Brigade and Doles's Brigade in the valley on the left and the 3rd Regiment joining Daniel's and afterwards Ramseur's Brigade. The three regiments were repulsed with heavy loss but the entire Brigade took part in the general attack soon made by the Confederates which finally dislodged the Union forces from Seminary Ridge.

- July 2. The Brigade in position all day in or near the town but not engaged.

- July 3. The 5th Regiment lay in the southern borders of the town firing upon the Union artillery with their long range rifles. The other regiments moved to Culp's Hill to reinforce Johnson's Division.

- July 4. Moved to Seminary Ridge. At night began the march to Hagerstown.

Present 1794 Killed 73 Wounded 430 Missing 193 Total 696


O'Neal's Brigade / Nr. 89

East Confederate Avenue

     

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Ewell's Corps / Rodes's Division

O'Neal's Brigade  - 3rd 5th 6th 12th 26th Alabama Infantry

- July 3. After taking part in the battle of the First and Second Days elsewhere on the field the Brigade leaving the 5th Regiment on guard marched at 2 A. M. from its position in town to Culp's Hill to reinforce Johnson's Division. Arrived at daybreak and was soon under fire but not actively engaged until 8 A. M. when it advanced against breastworks on the eastern slope of the main summit of the Hill gaining there a position near the Union works and holding it under a terrific fire for three hours until withdrawn by Gen. Johnson with his entire line to the base of the hill near the creek. From thence it moved during the night to Seminary Ridge west of the town and rejoined Rodes' Division.

- July 4. Occupied Seminary Ridge. Late at night began the march to Hagerstown.

Present 1650 Killed 73 Wounded 430 Missing 193 Total 696


T.Carter's Battalion / Nr. 90

North Confederate Avenue (Ethernal Peace Light Monument)

        

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Ewell's Corps / Rodes' Division / Carter's Battalion

Carter's Fry's Page's and Reese's Batteries - Four 10 Pounder Parrotts - Six 3 lnch Rifles - Six Napoleons

- July 1. Arrived on the field soon after noon and rendered very effective service in the day's battle.

- July 2. Held in readiness for action but was not engaged.

- July 3. The Parrotts and Rifled guns were placed on Seminary Ridge near the railroad cut and took part in the great cannonade preceding Longstreet's assault.

- July 4. After nightfall began the march to Hagerstown.

Losses Killed 6 Wounded 35 Missing 24 Total 65 / Ammunition expended 1898 rounds.


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