GETTYSBURG - BATTLEFIELD


	CSA - Tafeln/Marker (Nr. 137 bis Nr. 172)

Scale's Brigade / Nr. 137

West Confederate Avenue (McMillan Woods)

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Hills Corps Pender's Division / Scales's Brigade

13th 16th 22nd 34th 38th North Carolina Infantry

- July 1. Crossed Willoughby Run about 3.30 P. M. relieving Heth's line and advancing with left flank on Chambersburg Pike took part in the struggle until it ended. When the Union forces made their final stand on Seminary Ridge the Brigade charged and aided in dislodging them but suffered heavy losses. Gen. A. M. Scales was wounded and all the field officers but one were killed or wounded.

- July 2. In position near here with skirmishers out in front and on flank.

- July 3. In Longstreet's assault the Brigade supported the right wing of Pettigrew's Division. With few officers to lead them the men advanced in good order through a storm of shot and shell and when the front line neared the Union works they pushed forward to aid it in the final struggle and were among the last to retire.

- July 4. After night withdrew and began the march to Hagerstown.

Present about 1250 Killed 102 Wounded 381 Missing 116 Total 599

Poague's Brigade / Nr. 138

West Confederate Avenue (McMillan Woods)

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Hills Corps Pender's Division / Poague's Battalion

Ward's Brooke's Wyatt's and Graham's Batteries - Seven Napoleons - Six 12 Pounder Howitzers - One 10 Pounder Parrott - Two 3 Inch Rifles

- July 2. Late in the evening ten of the guns were placed in position at different points ready for service next day. The Howitzers were kept in the rear as no place was found from which they could be used with advantage.

- July 3. The ten guns were actively engaged.

- July 4. In the evening about dusk began the march to Hagerstown.

Killed 2 Wounded 24 Missing 6 Total 32

Ammunition expended 657 rounds. Horses killed or disabled 17

Poague's Brigade / Nr. 139

West Confederate Avenue (Pitzer Woods)

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Hills 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 the 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.

Albemarle (VA) Artillery, Wyatt's Battery / Nr. 140

West Confederate Avenue (McMillan Woods)

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Army of Northern Virginia / Hill's Corps / Pender's Division / Poague's Battalion Wyatt's Battery

The Albemarle Va. Artillery - One 10 Pounder Parrott Two 3 lnch Rifles - and One 12 Pounder Howitzer

July 2. Late in the evening the Parrott and Rifles took position here.

July 3. At 7 A. M. they opened on the Union position but were soon ordered to cease firing as they drew the concentrated fire of several batteries. They afterward took part in all the operations of the artillery during the day including the cannonade preceding Longstreet's assault. The Howitzer remained in the rear and was not engaged in the battle but 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.

Charlotte (NC) Artillery, Graham's Battery / Nr. 141

West Confederate Avenue (McMillan Woods)

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Army of Northern Virginia / Hill's Corps / Pender's Division / Poague's Battalion / Graham's Battery

The Charlotte N. C. Artillery - Two Napoleons Two 12 Pounder Howitzers

- July 2. Late in the evening the Napoleons were placed in position here.

- July 3. At 7 A. M. they opened on the Union position but were soon ordered to cease firing as they drew concentrated fire of several batteries. They afterward took part in all the operations of the artillery during the day including the cannonade which preceded Longstreet's assault. The Howitzers remained in the rear and were not engaged in the battle but 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.

Madison (Miss) Light Artillery, Ward's Battery / Nr. 142

West Confederate Avenue (Pitzer Woods)

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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

- 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.

Brooke's (VA) Battery / Nr. 143

West Confederate Avenue (Pitzer Woods)

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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.

McIntosh's Battalion / Nr. 144

West Confederate Avenue (Shultz Woods)

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Hills Corps Artllery 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.

Danville (VA) Artillery, Rick's Battery / Nr. 145

West Confederate Avenue (Shultz Woods / Ostseite)

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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.

Danville (VA) Artillery, Rick's Battery / Nr. 146

West Confederate Avenue (Shultz Woods / Westseite)

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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 1. In position near Chambersburg Pike west of Herr's Tavern and firing when Union forces were visible. Enfiladed their line at one time in and near railroad.

- July 2. Two guns took position here and were actively engaged under heavy fire of sharpshooters and artillery. The other two guns in reserve.

- July 3. All the guns were actively engaged in this position.

- July 4. Withdrew at evening to Marsh Creek on Fairfield Road.

Losses not reported in detail.

Hardaway (AL) Artillery, Hurt's Battery / Nr. 147

West Confederate Avenue (Shultz Woods)

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Army of Northern Virginia / Hill's Corps Artillery Reserve / McIntosh's Battalion, Hurt's Battery

Hardaway Alabama Artillery - Two Whitworths Two 3 Inch Rifles

- July 1. The Whitworths were in position near Chambersburg Pike west of Herr's Tavern and actively engaged.

- 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 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.

Hardaway (AL) Artillery, Hurt's Battery / Nr. 148

Oak Hill / Ethernal Light Peace Monument

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Army of Northern Virginia / Hill's Corps Artillery Reserve / McIntosh's Battalion

Hurt's Battery - Hardaway Alabama Artillery - Two Whitworths Two 3 Inch Rifles

- July 1. The Whitworths were in position to the right of the Chambersburg Pike near the position of Pegram's Battalion. Opened fire slowly and effectively shelling the woods occupied by the Union troops to the right of the town.

- July 2. The Battery in position on Seminary Ridge south of the Hagerstown Road exposed to a heavy fire from the Union sharpshooters and artillery.

- July 3. The Whitworth guns were moved to this position and fired with great effect. The 3 Inch Rifles remaining on Seminary Ridge south of the Hagerstown Road.

- July 4. Withdrew at evening to Marsh Creek on theFairfield Road.

2nd Rockbridge (VA) Artillery, Wallace's Battery / Nr. 149

West Confederate Avenue

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Army of Northern Virginia / Hill's Corps Artillery Reserve / McIntosh's Battalion

Wallace's Battery - Second Rockbridge Artillery - Four 3 Inch Rifles

- July 1. In position near Chambersburg Pike west of Herr's Tavern and actively engaged in the evening.

- July 2. Occupied this position and was actively engaged. Had one gun disabled.

- July 3. Remained here and was actively engaged.

- July 4. Withdrew at evening to Marsh Creek on Fairfield Road.

Losses not reported in detail.

Johnson's (VA) Battery / Nr. 150

West Confederate Avenue (Ost)

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Army of Northern Virginia / Hill's Corps Artillery Reserve / McIntosh's Battalion

Johnson's Virginia Battery - Two Napoleons Two 3 Inch Rifles

- July 1. In position on hill near Fairfield Road west of Willoughby Run. Not engaged though under fire and losing one man killed.

- July 2. In position here and actively engaged under a heavy fire of sharpshooters and artillery.

- July 3. Remained in this position and was actively engaged.

- July 4. Withdrew at evening to Marsh Creek on Fairfield Road.

Losses not reported in detail.

Johnson's (VA) Battery / Nr. 151

West Confederate Avenue

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Army of Northern Virginia / Hill's Corps Artillery Reserve / McIntosh's Battalion

Johnson's Virginia Battery - Two Napoleons 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.

Pegram's Battalion / Nr. 152

West Confederate Avenue (McMillan Woods)

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Hills Corps Artllery 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 Howitzers

- July 1 - 3. The Battalion was actively engaged on each of the three days of the battle. The first cannonshot of the battle was fired by one of the batteries 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

Crenshaw's (VA) Battery / Nr. 153

West Confederate Avenue (McMillan Woods)