Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Third U.S. Infantry
First Brigade - Second Division
— Fifth Corps —
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 11, 2008
1. Third U.S. Infantry Tablet
Above the tablet is the crest of the U.S. Army. Note the Maltese Cross at the top of the tablet, the symbol of the Fifth Corps.
Fifth Corps
Second Division First Brigade
Third U.S. Infantry
Six Companies
Captain Henry W. Freedly and Captain Richard G. Lay
Commanding
July 2 Arrived in the morning and took position near the line of the Twelfth Corps. The Regiment with the Brigade moved from the right to the left of the line and at 5 p.m. advanced across Plum Run near Little Round Top and supported the Second Brigade in its advance to the crest of the rocky wooded hill beyond and facing to the left engaged the Confederates but retired under a deadly fire on the left right and rear after the Confederates had gained a position in the Wheatfield in the rear of the Brigade and took position on east slope of Little Round Top.
July 3 Remained in same position
July 4 The Regiment with the Brigade made a reconnoissance and developed a force of the Confederate Infantry and Artillery in force.
Casualties killed 3 men wounded 4 officers and 83 men missing 1 man.
Erected 1907 by Gettysburg National Military Park Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 2, 1863.
Location. 39° 47.716′ N, 77° 14.449′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fourth U.S. Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); First Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); 13th Pennsylvania Reservers (within shouting distance of this marker); Second U.S. Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Second Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Sixth U.S. Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Seventh U.S. Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Tenth U.S. Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 11, 2008
2. Third U.S. Infantry Tablet on the Ayres Avenue Loop
Photographed By Craig Swain, November 11, 2008
3. Third U.S. Infantry Deploys as part of Day's Brigade
Looking from Day's Hill to the back of the monument. The Third U.S. Infantry was with the Brigade as it deployed behind Burbank's Brigade in this area.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 733 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 23, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
