First Brigade
Second Division - Fifth Corps
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.
Marker is on Ayres Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
