Cavalry Division
Army of Northern Virginia
Army of Northern Virginia
Cavalry Division
Stuart's Division Major General J.E.B. Stuart
Hampton's Brigade Brig. Gen. Wade Hampton, Col. L. S. Baker
Robertson's Brigade Brig. Gen. Beverly H. Robertson
Fitz Lee's Brigade Brig. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee
Jenkins's Brigade Brig. Gen. A.G. Jenkins, Col. M.J. Ferguson
Jones's Brigade Brig. Gen. William E. Jones
W.H.F. Lee's Brigade Col. J.R. Chambliss, Jr.
Stuart's Horse Artillery Six Batteries Major R.F. Beckham
Robertson's and Jones's Brigades with 3 batteries detached and operating on right flank of the Army
July 1. The Division on the march from Dover to Carlisle received information that the Confederate Army was concentrating at Gettysburg
July 2. The advance near Gettysburg late in the afternoon engaged with Custer's Cavalry Brigade at Hunterstown on the left and rear of Early's Division
July 3. Pursuant to order the Cavalry Division of Four Brigades took position on the left in advance of Early on a ridge which controlled the open ground toward Hanover. Gregg's Union Cavalry was massed in full view. The sharpshooters were advanced and soon became engaged. The battle continued until near night being hotly contested. At night the Division withdrew to the York Road.
July 4. The Division was posted on the flanks and rear of the Army.
Casualties Killed 36 Wounded 140 Missing 64 Total 240
Marker is on Cavalry Field Road (Confederate Cavalry Avenue), on the right when traveling north.
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