Third Brigade
Second Division - Cavalry Corps
Army of the Potomac
Cavalry Corps Second Division
Third Brigade
Col. J. Irvin Gregg
1st Maine (10 cos.) 10th New York
4th, 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry
July 2 Arrived and took position on Hanover Road 2 miles from Gettysburg in proximity to Lieut. Gen. Ewell's Corps about 11 a.m. Two regiments of infantry from Eleventh Corps were in front as skirmishers. They were withdrawn about 3 p.m. and 10th New York deployed in their place. Confederate sharpshooters from hill and woods in front were annoying. Fifty dismounted men were ordered to drive them back but were themselves met by a superior force until checked and forced back by the First Brigade
July 3 Took position in morning on Baltimore Pike and moved to the right near Hanover Road. Not engaged in Cavalry fight except one section of Batteries E & G 1st U.S. Lieut J. Chester Ordered to the left to meet a threatened attack.
July 4 Made a reconnaissance to Hunterstown and forced in Confederate pickets
Casualties Killed 6 men. Wounded 12 men. Captured or missing 1 officer 2 men. Total 21
Marker is at the intersection of East Cavalry Avenue and Hanover Road (Pennsylvania Route 116), on the right when traveling north on East Cavalry Avenue.
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