Gordon's Brigade
Early's Division - Ewell's Corps
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 the early afternoon and formed line on the North side of Rock Creek. About 3 p.m. moved across the creek to support of Rodes's left which was attacked from Barlow Knoll. Charged the Union Forces upon this hill 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 Hay's and Avery's Brigades in their attack on Cemetery Ridge.
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July 4 At 2 a.m. the Brigade was withdrawn and moved to Cashtown Road.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.
Marker is on Howard Avenue ¼ mile north of Old Harrisburg Road (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
