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Flashcards—Union Order of Battle at Gettysburg

Civil War Cycling’s interactive web flashcards are for students who want help memorizing Gettysburg’s Orders of Battle to the brigade-level. They are totally anonymous.

Before trying our flashcards, we recommend that you review “Meade’s Army at Gettysburg—Linked Order of Battle” and refer back to it regularly.  For a more simplified and much-reduced set of rosters, by battle day, try the following links.

Gettysburg Battle Lineups:  July 1, 1863  |  July 2, 1863  |  July 3, 1863

If you are looking for flashcards for Gen. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia at Gettysburg, click here.

The Army of the Potomac at Gettysburg

Meade's Army of the Potomac (USA)

What is the AOP?

Army of the Potomac. The Union (USA) army at Gettysburg.

Who commanded the Union army at Gettysburg?

Maj. Gen. George G. Meade (1815–72)

President Lincoln promoted Meade to command the Army of the Potomac just three days before the Battle of Gettysburg. (Lincoln had accepted Joseph Hooker’s resignation about that time.) Meade’s nickname was “Old Snapping Turtle.”

 

Who were Meade’s Corps Commanders at Gettysburg?

1st Corps

  • Maj. Gen. John F. Reynolds (1820–63) – Until his death on July 1
  • Maj. Gen. Abner Doubleday (1819–93) – Until his removal on July 2
  • Maj. Gen. John Newton (1822–95)  – Beginning July 2

2nd Corps

  • Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock (1824–86)

3rd Corps

  • Maj. Gen. Daniel E. Sickles (1819–1914)

5th Corps

  • Maj. Gen. George Sykes (1822–80)

6th Corps

  • Maj. Gen. John Sedgwick (1813–64)

11th Corps

  • Maj. Gen. Oliver O. Howard (1830–1909) – Covering the Left Wing after Reynolds died
  • Maj. Gen. Carl Schurz (1829–1906) – Covering for Howard

12th Corps

  • Maj. Gen. Henry W. Slocum (1827–94) – Outranking Howard, Slocum took charge of the army until Meade arrived. Slocum then retained operational control of the Union right near Culp’s Hill.
  • Brig. Gen. Alpheus S. Williams (1810–78) – Covering for Slocum

Which of Meade’s corps commanders have statues at Gettysburg?

Maj. Gen. John F. Reynolds (1820–63), 1st Corps

  • Equestrian statue on Chambersburg Road near Stone Avenue
  • Statue in Soldiers’ National Cemetery near Baltimore Street entrance

Maj. Gen. Abner Doubleday (1819–93), 1st Corps (after Reynolds died on July 1)

  • Statue on South Reynolds Avenue

Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock (1824–86), 2nd Corps

  • Equestrian statue on East Cemetery Hill on the east side of Baltimore Street

Maj. Gen. John Sedgwick (1813–64), 6th Corps

  • Equestrian statue on Sedwick Avenue on the south end of Cemetery Ridge

Maj. Gen. Oliver O. Howard (1830–1909), 11th Corps

  • Equestrian statue on East Cemetery Hill on the east side of Baltimore Street

Maj. Gen. Henry W. Slocum (1827–94), 12th Corps

  • Equestrian statue in Stevens’ Knoll, west of Culp’s Hill, on Slocum Avenue

Which of Meade’s corps commanders have park avenues named after them?

(The avenues at Gettysburg National Military Park follow the battle lines of commanders for which they are named. Knowing this can really help one to get oriented on the battlefield.)

Maj. Gen. John F. Reynolds (1820–63), 1st Corps

  • North and South Reynolds Avenue, northwest of town

Maj. Gen. Abner Doubleday (1819–93), 1st Corps (after Reynolds died on July 1)

  • Doubleday Avenue, on Oak Ridge south of Oak Hill

Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock (1824–86), 2nd Corps

  • Hancock Avenue, on Cemetery Ridge (the Union center line on July 2-3)

Maj. Gen. Daniel E. Sickles (1819–1914), 3rd Corps

  • Sickles Avenue, which winds from Devil’s Den, through Rose Woods, past The Wheatfield, and through The Peach Orchard (and ending at Emmitsburg Road)

Maj. Gen. George Sykes (1822–80), 5th Corps

  • Sykes Avenue, which connects Warren Avenue to Little Round Top on the south side of the hill

Maj. Gen. John Sedgwick (1813–64), 6th Corps

  • Sedgwick Avenue, which connects the north end of Little Round Top to the Union’s center line on modern-day Hancock Avenue

Maj. Gen. Oliver O. Howard (1830–1909), 11th Corps

  • Howard Avenue, to the north and northeast of town, connecting Mummasburg Road to Barlow’s Knoll

Maj. Gen. Henry W. Slocum (1827–94), 12th Corps

  • Slocum Avenue, which connects lower Culp’s Hill to upper Culp’s hill on the east side

1st Corps

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Reynolds' Corps (Doubleday, Newton)

Who commanded the Union 1st Corps on July 1, 1863 (early morning)?

Maj. Gen. John F. Reynolds (1820–63)

Reynolds was the highest ranking officer killed at Gettysburg. He was shot in the neck while riding his horse near Herbst Woods and directing the movement of the Iron Brigade. As Left Wing Commander, Reynolds was in-charge of the first, third, and eleventh corps of the Army of the Potomac.

Meade => Reynolds

What symbol identifies the 1st Infantry Corps on Gettysburg monuments?

A circle (full moon)

Who were Reynolds’ 1st Corps division commanders?

1st Division

  • Brig. Gen. James S. Wadsworth (1807–64)

2nd Division

  • Brig. Gen. John C. Robinson (1817–97)

3rd Division

  • Maj. Gen. Abner Doubleday (1819–93)
  • Brig. Gen. Thomas Rowley (1808-92) – Covered for Doubleday on July 1 after Reynolds’ death and until Doubleday was replaced by Meade with Newton on July 2

Northwest of town, most battlefield monuments honor Reynolds’ 1st Corps — because that’s where the 1st Corps fought on July 1.

Who assumed command of the 1st Corps when Reynolds was killed?

Maj. Gen. Abner Doubleday (1819–93)

When Doubleday took charge of the AOP 1st Corps on July 1, he was the 3rd Division commander. The next day, army commander Maj. Gen. George G. Meade replaced Doubleday, who then resumed division command.

Who did Meade promote to replace Doubleday as 1st Corps commander on July 2?

Maj. Gen. John Newton (1822–95)

Newton commanded the 1st Corps during Pickett’s Charge on July 2. His corps also battled Confederates on Culp’s Hill and Little Round Top.

Which of Reynolds’ division commanders have statues at Gettysburg?

Brig. Gen. James S. Wadsworth (1807–64), 1st Division, 1st Corps

  • Bronze statue on North Reynolds Avenue, northwest of town

Brig. Gen. John C. Robinson (1817–97), 2nd Division, 1st Corps

  • Bronze statue on Robinson Avenue, Oak Ridge

Maj. Gen. Abner Doubleday (1819–93), 3rd Division, 1st Corps

  • Bronze statue on South Reynolds Avenue, northwest of town (McPherson’s Ridge)

Which of Reynolds’ division commanders have park avenues named after them?

(The avenues at Gettysburg National Military Park follow the battle lines of commanders for which they are named. Knowing this can really help one to get oriented on the battlefield.)

Brig. Gen. James S. Wadsworth (1807–64), 1st Division, 1st Corps

  • Wadsworth Avenue, on Oak Ridge and connecting North Reynolds Avenue to Doubleday Avenue

Brig. Gen. John C. Robinson (1817–97), 2nd Division, 1st Corps

  • Robinson Avenue, on Oak Ridge and connecting Doubleday Avenue to Mummasburg Road

Maj. Gen. Abner Doubleday (1819–93), 3rd Division, 1st Corps

  • Doubleday Avenue, on Oak Ridge and connecting Mummasburg Road to Wadsworth Avenue

First Division, 1st Corps (Reynolds)

Wadsworth's Division

Who commanded the 1st Division, 1st Corps?

Brig. Gen. James S. Wadsworth (1807–64)

On July 1, Wadsworth’s division fought against a brigade commanded by Joseph Davis, the nephew of Confederate President Jefferson Davis.

Meade => Reynolds/Doubleday/Newton => Wadsworth

Who were Wadsworth’s 1st Division brigade commanders?

1st Brigade (Iron Brigade)

  • Brig. Gen. Solomon Meredith (1810–75)

2nd Brigade

  • Brig. Gen. Lysander Cutler (1807-1866)

Meredith's Brigade

What is another name for Meredith’s Brigade?

The Iron Brigade

Meredith’s brigade hailed from Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan. They had a reputation for iron-willed fighting.

Who commanded the 1st Brigade of Wadsworth’s Division?

Brig. Gen. Solomon Meredith (1810–75)

Meredith led the Iron Brigade of the Army of the Potomac. His brigade fought Confederates under Pettigrew and Archer in Herbst Woods on July 1.

Meade => Reynolds/Doubleday/Newton => Wadsworth => Meredith

On July 1, Meredith’s brigade was positioned along modern-day Meredith Avenue, northwest of town.

Cutler's Brigade

Who commanded the 2nd Brigade of Wadsworth’s Division?

Brig. Gen. Lysander Cutler (1807-1866)

Cutler’s brigade consisted of regiments from New York, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.

Meade => Reynolds/Doubleday/Newton => Wadsworth => Cutler

Second Division, 1st Corps (Reynolds)

Robinson's Division

Who commanded the 2nd Division, 1st Corps?

Brig. Gen. John C. Robinson (1817–97)

On Oak Ridge, Robinson’s division repulsed an attack by Alfred Iverson’s brigade on July 1. His division suffered 50 percent casualties.

Meade => Reynolds/Doubleday/Newton => Robinson

Who were Robinson’s 2nd Division brigade commanders?

1st Brigade

  • Brig. Gen. Gabriel R. Paul (1813-1886)

2nd Brigade

  • Brig. Gen. Henry Baxter (1821-1873)

Paul's Brigade

Who commanded the 1st Brigade of Robinson’s Division?

Brig. Gen. Gabriel R. Paul (1813-1886)

Paul’s brigade consisted of units from Maine, Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania. He was blinded during fighting on July 1 on Oak Ridge.

Meade => Reynolds/Doubleday/Newton => Robinson => Paul

Baxter's Brigade

Who commanded the 2nd Brigade of Robinson’s Division?

Brig. Gen. Henry Baxter (1821-1873)

On July 1, Baxter’s brigade hid behind a stone wall near Mummasburg Road on Oak Ridge. They inflicted heavy casualties on Maj. Gen. Robert Rodes’ Confederate division, which included troops led by Col. Edward O’Neal and Col. Alfred Iverson. Many North Carolinians died in the fields now called “Iverson’s Pits.”

Meade => Reynolds/Doubleday/Newton => Robinson => Baxter

Third Division, 1st Corps (Reynolds)

Doubleday's Division (Rowley)

Who commanded the 3rd Division, 1st Corps?

Maj. Gen. Abner Doubleday (1819–93)

Brig. Gen. Thomas Rowley (1808-92) – Covered for Doubleday on July 1 after Reynolds’ death and until Doubleday was replaced by Meade with Newton on July 2

Meade => Reynolds/Doubleday/Newton => Doubleday/Rowley

Who were Doubleday’s 3rd Division brigade commanders?

1st Brigade

  • Brig. Gen. Thomas Rowley (1808-92)
  • Col. Chapman Biddle (1822-80) – After Rowley temporarily replaced Doubleday who replaced the killed Reynolds

2nd Brigade

  • Col. Roy Stone (1836–1905)

3rd Brigade

  • Brig. Gen. George Stannard (1820-86)

Stone’s brigade formed along modern-day Stone Avenue on July 1. Stannard’s statue tops the Vermont State Monument on Hancock Avenue on Cemetery Ridge, south of town.

Rowley's Brigade (Biddle)

Who commanded the 1st Brigade of Doubleday’s Division?

Brig. Gen. Thomas Rowley (1808-92)

Col. Chapman Biddle (1822-80)

Meade => Reynolds/Doubleday/Newton => Doubleday/Rowley => Rowley/Biddle

Stone's Brigade

Who commanded the 2nd Brigade of Doubleday’s Division?

Col. Roy Stone (1836–1905)

Meade => Reynolds/Doubleday/Newton => Doubleday/Rowley => Stone

Stannard's Brigade

Who commanded the 3rd Brigade of Doubleday’s Division?

Brig. Gen. George Stannard (1820-1886)

Meade => Reynolds/Doubleday/Newton => Doubleday/Rowley => Stannard

2nd Corps

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Hancock's Corps

Who commanded the Union 2nd Corps?

Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock (1824–86)

What symbol identifies the 2nd Infantry Corps on Gettysburg monuments?

A clover

Who were Hancock’s 2nd Corps division commanders?

1st Division

  • Brig. Gen. John C. Caldwell (1833-1912)

2nd Division

  • Brig. Gen. John Gibbon (1827–96)

3rd Division

  • Brig. Gen. Alexander Hays (1819–64)

Along Hancock Avenue (Cemetery Ridge) you will find bronze statues of Gibbon and Hays.

Which of Hancock’s division commanders have statues at Gettysburg?

Brig. Gen. John Gibbon (1827–96), 2nd Division, 2nd Corps

  • Bronze state on Hancock Avenue, on Cemetery Ridge

Brig. Gen. Alexander Hays (1819–64), 3rd Division, 2nd Corps

  • Bronze statue on Hancock Avenue, on Cemetery Ridge (Ziegler’s Grove)

Which of Hancock’s division commanders have park avenues named after them?

None.

Neither Caldwell, Gibbon, nor Hays have park avenues at Gettysburg National Military Park.

First Division, 2nd Corps (Hancock)

Caldwell's Division

Who commanded the 1st Division, 2nd Corps?

Brig. Gen. John C. Caldwell (1833-1912)

Meade => Hancock => Caldwell

Who were Caldwell’s 1st Division brigade commanders?

1st Brigade

  • Col. Edward E. Cross (1832-63)

2nd Brigade (Irish Brigade)

  • Col. Patrick Kelly (c. 1822-64)

3rd Brigade

  • Brig. Gen. Samuel Zook (1821-63)

4th Brigade

  • Col. John R. Brooke (1838–1926)

Southwest of The Wheatfield and in the Rose Woods area, the battlefield actions of two brigades are marked by park avenues. They are Cross Avenue and Brooke Avenue.

Cross' Brigade

Who commanded the 1st Brigade of Caldwell’s Division?

Col. Edward E. Cross (1832-1863)

Meade => Hancock => Caldwell => Cross

Kelly's Brigade

Who commanded the 2nd Brigade of Caldwell’s Division?

Col. Patrick Kelly (c. 1822-64)

(The 2nd Brigade was also known as the Irish Brigade.)

Meade => Hancock => Caldwell => Kelly

Zook's Brigade

Who commanded the 3rd Brigade of Caldwell’s Division?

Brig. Gen. Samuel Zook (1821-1863)

Zook was mortally wounded at Gettysburg while fighting in The Wheatfield. He died at a field hospital on July 3. For his service at Gettysburg, Zook was promoted to major general.

Meade => Hancock => Caldwell => Zook

Brooke's Brigade

Who commanded the 4th Brigade of Caldwell’s Division?

Col. John R. Brooke (1838–1926)

Meade => Hancock => Caldwell => Brooke

Second Division, 2nd Corps (Hancock)

Gibbon's Division

Who commanded the 2nd Division, 2nd Corps?

Brig. Gen. John Gibbon (1827–96)

Meade => Hancock => Gibbon

Who were Gibbon’s 2nd Division brigade commanders?

1st Brigade

  • Brig. Gen. William Harrow (1822-72)

2nd Brigade

  • Brig. Gen. Alexander S. Webb (1835–1911)

3rd Brigade

  • Col. Norman J. Hall (1842-67)

A bronze statue of Webb is located on Hancock Avenue near The Angle on Cemetery Ridge.

Harrow's Brigade

Who commanded the 1st Brigade of Gibbon’s Division?

Brig. Gen. William Harrow (1822-72)

Meade => Hancock => Gibbon => Harrow

Webb's Brigade

Who commanded the 2nd Brigade of Gibbon’s Division?

Brig. Gen. Alexander S. Webb (1835–1911)

Meade => Hancock => Gibbon =>Webb

Note: A bronze statue of Webb is located on Hancock Avenue near The Angle on Cemetery Ridge.

Hall's Brigade

Who commanded the 3rd Brigade of Gibbon’s Division?

Col. Norman J. Hall (1842-67)

Meade => Hancock => Gibbon => Hall

Third Division, 2nd Corps (Hancock)

Hays' Division

Who commanded the 3rd Division, 2nd Corps?

Brig. Gen. Alexander Hays (1819–64)

Meade => Hancock => Hays

Who were Hay’s 3rd Division brigade commanders?

1st Brigade

  • Col. Samuel S. Carroll (1832-93)

2nd Brigade

  • Col. Thomas A. Smyth (1832-65)

3rd Brigade

  • Col. George L. Willard (1827-1863) – died on July 2

Carroll's Brigade

Who commanded the 1st Brigade of Hays’ Division?

Col. Samuel S. Carroll (1832-93)

Meade => Hancock => Hays => Carroll

Smyth's Brigade

Who commanded the 2nd Brigade of Hays’ Division?

Col. Thomas A. Smyth (1832-65)

Meade => Hancock => Hays => Smyth

Willard's Brigade

Who commanded the 3rd Brigade of Hays’ Division?

Col. George L. Willard (1827-1863) – died on July 2

Meade => Hancock => Hays => Willard

3rd Corps

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Sickles' Corps

Who commanded the Union 3rd Corps?

Maj. Gen. Daniel E. Sickles (1819–1914)

Meade => Sickles

What symbol identifies the 3rd Infantry Corps on Gettysburg monuments?

A diamond

Who were Sickles’ 3rd Corps division commanders?

1st Division

  • Maj. Gen. David B. Birney (1825-64)

2nd Division

  • Brig. Gen. Andrew A. Humphreys (1810–83)

Along Emmitsburg Road near the intersection with North Sickles Avenue, you will find a bronze statue of Humphreys.

Which of Sickles’ division commanders have statues at Gettysburg?

Brig. Gen. Andrew A. Humphreys (1810–83), 2nd Division, 3rd Corps

  • Bronze statue on Emmitsburg Road near North Sickles Avenue

Which of Sickles’ division commanders have park avenues named after them?

(The avenues at Gettysburg National Military Park follow the battle lines of commanders for which they are named. Knowing this can really help one to get oriented on the battlefield.)

Maj. Gen. David B. Birney (1825-64), 1st Division, 3rd Corps

  • Birney Avenue, at The Peach Orchard Salient, a short angular road that connects Wheatfield Road to Emmitsburg Road

Brig. Gen. Andrew A. Humphreys (1810–83), 2nd Division, 3rd Corps

  • Humphreys Avenue, a short road on Cemetery Ridge that connects Hancock Avenue to Pleasonton Aveune near the Pennsylvania State Monument

First Division, 3rd Corps (Sickles)

Birney's Division

Who commanded the 1st Division, 3rd Corps?

Maj. Gen. David B. Birney (1825-64)

Meade => Sickles => Birney

Who were Birney’s 1st Division brigade commanders?

1st Brigade

  • Brig. Gen. Charles K. Graham (1824-89)

2nd Brigade

  • Brig. Gen. John Henry Hobart Ward (1823-1903)

3rd Brigade

  • Col. P. Regis De Trobriand (1816–97)

In Gettysburg National Military Park, De Trobriand Avenue extends from the northern part of Rose Woods to The Wheatfield, where it dead-ends on Sickles Avenue.

Graham's Brigade

Who commanded the 1st Brigade of Birney’s Division?

Brig. Gen. Charles K. Graham (1824-89)

Meade =>Sickles => Birney => Graham

Ward's Brigade

Who commanded the 2nd Brigade of Birney’s Division?

Brig. Gen. John Henry Hobart Ward (1823-1903)

Meade =>Sickles => Birney =>Ward

De Trobriand's Brigade

Who commanded the 3rd Brigade of Birney’s Division?

Col. P. Regis De Trobriand (1816–97)

Meade => Sickles => Birney => De Trobriand

Second Division, 3rd Corps (Sickles)

Humphreys' Division

Who commanded the 2nd Division, 3rd Corps?

Brig. Gen. Andrew A. Humphreys (1810–83)

Meade => Sickles => Humphreys

Humphreys was charged with holding the right flank of Sickles’ angled (salient) line. Humphreys Avenue is farther east and marks the general location to which Humphrey’s division retreated after being overwhelmed by Confederate attackers in The Peach Orchard on July 2.

Who were Humphrey’s 2nd Division brigade commanders?

1st Brigade

  • Brig. Gen. Joseph B. Carr (1828-95)

2nd Brigade

  • Col. William R. Brewster (1828-69)

3rd Brigade

  • Col. George C. Burling (1834-85)

Carr's Brigade

Who commanded the 1st Brigade of Humphrey’s Division?

Brig. Gen. Joseph B. Carr (1828-95)

Meade => Sickles> Humphreys => Carr

Brewster's Brigade

Who commanded the 2nd Brigade of Humphrey’s Division?

Col. William R. Brewster (1828-69)

Meade => Sickles => Humphreys => Brewster

Burling's Brigade

Who commanded the 3rd Brigade of Humphrey’s Division?

Col. George C. Burling (1834-85)

Meade => Sickles => Humphreys => Burling

5th Corps

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Sykes's Corps

Who commanded the Union 5th Corps?

Maj. Gen. George Sykes (1822–80)

Meade => Sykes

What symbol identifies the 5th Infantry Corps on Gettysburg monuments?

A Maltese cross

Who were Sykes’ 5th Corps division commanders?

1st Division

  • Brig. Gen. James Barnes (1801-69)

2nd Division

  • Brig. Gen. Romeyn B. Ayres (1825–88)

3rd Division

  • Brig. Gen. Samuel W. Crawford (1829–92)

On Crawford Avenue near the intersection with Wheatfield Road, you will find a bronze statue of Crawford.

Which of Sykes’ division commanders have statues at Gettysburg?

Brig. Gen. Samuel W. Crawford (1829–92), 3rd Division, 5th Corps

  • Bronze statue on Crawford Avenue, near the intersection with Wheatfield Road

Which of Sykes’ division commands have park avenues named after them?

(The avenues at Gettysburg National Military Park follow the battle lines of commanders for which they are named. Knowing this can really help one to get oriented on the battlefield.)

Brig. Gen. Romeyn B. Ayres (1825–88), 2nd Division, 5th Corps

  • Ayres Avenue, which cuts through Houck’s Ridge (west of Little Round Top) and runs roughly parallel to Crawford Avenue

Brig. Gen. Samuel W. Crawford (1829–92), 3rd Division, 5th Corps

  • Crawford Avenue, which cuts through The Valley of Death (northwest of Little Round Top) and runs roughly parallel to Ayres Avenue

First Division, 5th Corps (Sykes)

Barnes' Division

Who commanded the 1st Division, 5th Corps?

Brig. Gen. James Barnes (1801-69)

Meade => Sykes => Barnes

Who were Barnes’ 1st Division brigade commanders?

1st Brigade

  • Col. William S. Tilton (1828-89)

2nd Brigade

  • Col. Jacob B. Sweitzer (1821-88)

3rd Brigade

  • Col. Strong Vincent (1837–63)

Tilton's Brigade

Who commanded the 1st Brigade of Barnes’ Division?

Col. William S. Tilton (1828-89)

Meade => Sykes => Barnes => Tilton

Sweitzer's Brigade

Who commanded the 2nd Brigade of Barnes’ Division?

Col. Jacob B. Sweitzer (1821-88)

Meade => Sykes => Barnes => Sweitzer

Vincent's Brigade

Who commanded the 3rd Brigade of Barnes’ Division?

Col. Strong Vincent (1837–63)

Meade => Sykes => Barnes => Vincent

Second Division, 5th Corps (Sykes)

Sykes' Division (Ayres)

Who commanded the 2nd Division, 5th Corps?

Brig. Gen. Romeyn B. Ayres (1825–88)

Meade => Sykes => Ayres

Who were Ayres’ 2nd Division brigade commanders?

1st Brigade

  • Col. Hannibal Day (1804-91)

2nd Brigade

  • Col. Sidney Burbank (1807-82)

3rd Brigade

  • Brig. Gen. Stephen Weed (1831-63) – died July 2

Ayres' Brigade (Day)

Who commanded the 1st Brigade of Ayres’ Division?

Col. Hannibal Day (1804-91)

Meade => Sykes => Ayres => Day

Burbank's Brigade

Who commanded the 2nd Brigade of Ayres’ Division?

Col. Sidney Burbank (1807-82)

Meade => Sykes => Ayres => Burbank

Weed's Brigade

Who commanded the 3rd Brigade of Ayres’ Division?

Brig. Gen. Stephen Weed (1831-63) – died July 2

Meade => Sykes => Ayres => Weed

Third Division, 5th Corps (Sykes)

Crawford's Division

Who commanded the 3rd Division, 5th Corps?

Brig. Gen. Samuel W. Crawford (1829–92)

Meade => Sykes => Crawford

Who were Crawford’s 3rd Division brigade commanders?

1st Brigade

  • Col. William McCandless (1834-84)

3rd Brigade

  • Col. Joseph W. Fisher (1814-1900)

McCandless' Brigade

Who commanded the 1st Brigade of Crawford’s Division?

Col. William McCandless (1834-84)

Meade => Sykes => Crawford => McCandless

Fisher's Brigade

Who commanded the 3rd Brigade of Crawford’s Division?

Col. Joseph W. Fisher (1814-1900)

Meade => Sykes => Crawford => Fisher

6th Corps

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Sedgwick's Corps

Who commanded the Union 6th Corps?

Maj. Gen. John Sedgwick (1813–64)

Meade => Sedgwick

What symbol identifies the 6th Infantry Corps on Gettysburg monuments?

A cross

Who were Sedgwick’s 6th Corps division commanders?

1st Division

  • Brig. Gen. Horatio G. Wright (1820–99)

2nd Division

  • Brig. Gen. Albion P. Howe (1818–97)

3rd Division

  • Maj. Gen. John Newton (1822–95) until July 2, when he was promoted by Meade to replace Doubleday in commanding the 1st Corps
  • Brig. Gen. Frank Wheaton (1833-1903) on July 2

Which of Sedgwick’s division commanders have statues at Gettysburg?

None.

Neither Wright, Howe, nor Newton/Wheaton have statues at Gettysburg National Military Park.

Which of Sedgwick’s division commanders have park avenues named after them?

(The avenues at Gettysburg National Military Park follow the battle lines of commanders for which they are named. Knowing this can really help one to get oriented on the battlefield.)

Brig. Gen. Horatio G. Wright (1820–99), 1st Division, 6th Corps

  • Wright Avenue extends east to Taneytown Road from the base of Little Round Top

Brig. Gen. Albion P. Howe (1818–97), 2nd Division, 6th Corps

  • Howe Avenue extends east from Taneytown Road to a dead-end

First Division, 6th Corps (Sedgwick)

Wright's Division

Who commanded the 1st Division, 6th Corps?

Brig. Gen. Horatio G. Wright (1820–99)

Meade => Sedgwick => Wright

Who were Wright’s 1st Division brigade commanders?

1st Brigade

  • Brig. Gen. Alfred T. A. Torbert (1833-80)

2nd Brigade

  • Brig. Gen. Joseph J. Bartlett (1834-93)

3rd Brigade

  • Brig. Gen. David A. Russell (1820-64)

Torbet's Brigade

Who commanded the 1st Brigade of Wright’s Division?

Brig. Gen. Alfred T. A. Torbert (1833-80)

Meade => Sedgwick => Wright => Torbet

Bartlett's Brigade

Who commanded the 2nd Brigade of Wright’s Division?

Brig. Gen. Joseph J. Bartlett (1834-93)

Meade => Sedgwick => Wright => Bartlett

Russell's Brigade

Who commanded the 3rd Brigade of Wright’s Division?

Brig. Gen. David A. Russell (1820-64)

Meade => Sedgwick => Wright => Russell

Second Division, 6th Corps (Sedgwick)

Howe's Division

Who commanded the 2nd Division, 6th Corps?

Brig. Gen. Albion P. Howe (1818–97)

Meade => Sedgwick => Howe

Who were Howe’s 2nd Division brigade commanders?

2nd Brigade

  • Col. Lewis A. Grant (1828-1918)

3rd Brigade

  • Brig. Gen. Thomas H. Neill (1826-85)

Grant's Brigade

Who commanded the 2nd Brigade of Howe’s Division?

Col. Lewis A. Grant (1828-1918)

Meade = > Sedgwick => Howe => Grant

Neill's Brigade

Who commanded the 3rd Brigade of Howe’s Division?

Brig. Gen. Thomas H. Neill (1826-85)

Meade => Sedgwick => Howe => Neill

Third Division, 6th Corps (Sedgwick)

Newton's Division (Wheaton)

Who commanded the 3rd Division, 6th Corps?

Maj. Gen. John Newton (1822–95) until July 2, when he was promoted by Meade to replace Doubleday in commanding the 1st Corps.

Brig. Gen. Frank Wheaton (1833-1903) on July 2.

Meade => Sedgwick => Newton/Wheaton

Who were Newton’s 3rd Division brigade commanders?

1st Brigade

  • Brig. Gen. Alexander Shaler (1827-1911)

2nd Brigade

  • Col. Henry L. Eustis (1819-85)

3rd Brigade

  • Brig. Gen. Frank Wheaton (1833-1903), until July 2 when he was promoted to command the 1st Corps, replacing Doubleday.
  • Col. David J. Nevin, on July 2.

Shaler's Brigade

Who commanded the 1st Brigade of Newton’s Division?

Brig. Gen. Alexander Shaler (1827-1911)

Meade => Sedgwick => Newton/Wheaton => Shaler

Eustis' Brigade

Who commanded the 2nd Brigade of Newton’s Division?

Col. Henry L. Eustis (1819-85)

Meade => Sedgwick => Newton/Wheaton => Eustis

Wheaton's Brigade (Nevin)

Who commanded the 3rd Brigade of Newton’s Division?

Brig. Gen. Frank Wheaton (1833-1903), until July 2 when he was promoted to command the 1st Corps, replacing Doubleday.

Col. David J. Nevin, on July 2.

Meade => Sedgwick => Newton/Wheaton => Wheaton/Nevin

11th Corps

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Howard's Corps (Schurz)

Who commanded the Union 11th Corps?

Maj. Gen. Oliver O. Howard (1830–1909) – Covering the Left Wing after Reynolds died

Maj. Gen. Carl Schurz (1829–1906) – Covering for Howard

Meade => Howard/Schurz

What symbol identifies the 11th Infantry Corps on Gettysburg monuments?

A crescent (moon)

Who were Howard’s 11th Corps division commanders?

1st Division

  • Brig. Gen. Francis C. Barlow (1834–96)
  • Brig. Gen. Adelbert Ames (1835-1933), after Barlow was wounded on July 1

2nd Division

  • Brig. Gen. Adolph von Steinwehr (1822–77)

3rd Division

  • Maj. Gen. Carl Schurz (1829–1906), until he covered for Howard in the command of  the 11th Corps. (Howard assumed operational control of the left wing of the Union army on July 1 after the death of Reynolds.)
  • Brig. Gen. Alexander Schimmelfennig (1824-65), who covered for Schurz until Schimmelfennig was trapped in town from July 1 until the end of the three-day battle.

In Barlow’s Knoll, you will find a bronze statue of Barlow.

Which of Howard’s division commanders have statues at Gettysburg?

Brig. Gen. Francis C. Barlow (1834–96), 1st Division, 11th Corps

  • Bronze status on Howard Avenue in (modern-day) Barlow’s Knoll, north of town

Which of Howard’s division commands have park avenues named after them?

None.

However, Steinwehr Avenue is a town road named after Brig. Gen. Adolph von Steinwehr (1822–77), 2nd Division, 11th Corps. Steinwehr Avenue marks the battlefield position of von Steinwehr’s 55th Ohio in the early afternoon of July 1. The avenue is on the west slope of Cemetery Hill.

First Division, 11th Corps (Howard)

Barlow's Division (Ames)

Who commanded the 1st Division, 11th Corps?

Brig. Gen. Francis C. Barlow (1834–96)

Brig. Gen. Adelbert Ames (1835-1933), after Barlow was wounded on July 1

Meade => Howard/Schurz => Barlow/Ames

Who were Barlow’s 1st Division brigade commanders?

1st Brigade

  • Col. Leopold von Gilsa (1825-70)

2nd Brigade

  • Brig. Gen. Adelbert Ames (1835-1933)

Von Gilsa's Brigade

Who commanded the 1st Brigade of Barlow’s Division?

Col. Leopold von Gilsa (1825-70)

Meade => Howard/Schurz => Barlow/Ames => von Gilsa

Ames' Brigade

Who commanded the 2nd Brigade of Barlow’s Division?

Brig. Gen. Adelbert Ames (1835-1933)

Meade => Howard/Schurz => Barlow/Ames => Ames

Second Division, 11th Corps (Howard)

Von Steinwehr's Division

Who commanded the 2nd Division, 11th Corps?

Brig. Gen. Adolph von Steinwehr (1822–77)

Meade => Howard/Schurz => von Steinwehr

Who were von Steinwehr’s 2nd Division brigade commanders?

1st Brigade

  • Col. Charles R. Coster (c. 1837–88)

2nd Brigade

  • Col. Orland Smith (1825-1903)

Coster's Brigade

Who commanded the 1st Brigade of von Steinwehr’s Division?

Col. Charles R. Coster (c. 1837–88)

Meade => Howard/Schurz => von Steinwehr => Coster

Smith's Brigade

Who commanded the 2nd Brigade of von Steinwehr’s Division?

Col. Orland Smith (1825-1903)

Meade => Howard/Schurz => von Steinwehr => Smith

Third Division, 11th Corps (Howard)

Schurz's Division (Schimmelfennig)

Who commanded the 3rd Division, 11th Corps?

Maj. Gen. Carl Schurz (1829–1906), until he covered for Howard in the command of  the 11th Corps. (Howard assumed operational control of the left wing of the Union army on July 1 after the death of Reynolds.)

Brig. Gen. Alexander Schimmelfennig (1824-65), who covered for Schurz.

Meade => Howard/Schurz => Schurz/Schimmelfennig

Who were Schurz’s 3rd Division brigade commanders?

1st Brigade

  • Brig. Gen. Alexander Schimmelfennig (1824-65), until he covered for Schurz who was covering for Howard. (Howard assumed operational control of the left wing of the Union army on July 1 after the death of Reynolds.)
  • Col. George von Amsberg (1821-76), who covered for Schimmelfennig while he was trapped in town from July 1 until the end of the three-day battle.

2nd Brigade

  • Col. Wladimir Krzyzanowski (1824-87)

Schimmelfennig's Brigade (von Amsberg)

Who commanded the 1st Brigade of Schurz’s Division?

  • Brig. Gen. Alexander Schimmelfennig (1824-65)
  • Col. George von Amsberg (1821-76), who covered for Schimmelfennig while he was trapped in town from July 1 until the end of the three-day battle.

Meade => Howard/Schurz => Schurz/Schimmelfennig => Schimmelfennig/von Amsberg

Krzyzanowski's Brigade

Who commanded the 2nd Brigade of Schurz’s Division?

Col. Wladimir Krzyzanowski (1824-87)

Meade => Howard/Schurz => Schruz/Schimmelfennig => Krzyzanowski

12th Corps

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Slocum's Corps (Williams)

Who commanded the Union 12th Corps?

Maj. Gen. Henry W. Slocum (1827–94) – Outranking Howard, Slocum took charge of the army until Meade arrived. Slocum then retained operational control of the Union right near Culp’s Hill.

Brig. Gen. Alpheus S. Williams (1810–78) – Covering for Slocum

Meade => Slocum/Williams

What symbol identifies the 12th Infantry Corps on Gettysburg monuments?

A star

Who were Slocum’s 12th Corps division commanders?

1st Division

  • Brig. Gen. Alpheus S. Williams (1810–78), until July 2, when Williams covered for Slocum. (Slocum assumed command of the Union right wing.)
  • Brig. Gen. Thomas H. Ruger (1833-1907), covering for Williams.

2nd Division

  • Brig. Gen. John W. Geary (1819–73)

Which of Slocum’s division commanders have statues at Gettysburg?

Brig. Gen. John W. Geary (1819–73), 2nd Division, 12th Corps

  • Bronze statue at the intersection of Williams and Slocum Avenues on the ascent to the summit of Culp’s Hill

Which of Slocum’s division commanders have park avenues named after them?

(The avenues at Gettysburg National Military Park follow the battle lines of commanders for which they are named. Knowing this can really help one to get oriented on the battlefield.)

Brig. Gen. Alpheus S. Williams (1810–78)

  • Williams Avenue is on the southwest slope of Culp’s Hill. It connects Slocum Avenue to Wainwright Avenus in Stevens’ Knoll.

Brig. Gen. John W. Geary (1819–73)

  • Geary Avenue is south of Culp’s Hill summit. It connects Spangler’s Spring to Pardee Field and Slocum Avenue near Williams.

First Division, 12th Corps (Slocum)

Williams' Division (Ruger)

Who commanded the 1st Division, 12th Corps?

Brig. Gen. Alpheus S. Williams (1810–78), until July 2.

Brig. Gen. Thomas H. Ruger (1833-1907), on July 2, when Ruger covered for Williams who covered for Slocum.  (Slocum assumed command of the Union right wing.)

Meade => Slocum/Williams => Williams/Ruger

Who were Williams’ 1st Division brigade commanders?

1st Brigade

  • Col. Archibald L. McDougall (1817-64)

2nd Brigade

  • Brig. Gen. Henry H. Lockwood (1814-99)

3rd Brigade

  • Brig. Gen. Thomas H. Ruger (1833-1907), until July 2, when Ruger covered for Williams who covered for Slocum.  (Slocum assumed command of the Union right wing.)
  • Col. Silas Colgrove (1816–1907), covering for Ruger.

Colgrove Avenue connects Baltimore Pike to Spangler’s Spring in the Culp’s Hill area.

McDougall's Brigade

Who commanded the 1st Brigade of Williams’ Division?

Col. Archibald L. McDougall (1817-64)

Meade => Slocum/Williams => Williams/Ruger => McDougall

Lockwood's Brigade

Who commanded the 2nd Brigade of Williams’ Division?

Brig. Gen. Henry H. Lockwood (1814-99)

Meade => Slocum/Williams => Williams/Ruger => Lockwood

Second Division, 12th Corps (Slocum)

Geary's Division

Who commanded the 2nd Division, 12th Corps?

Brig. Gen. John W. Geary (1819–73)

Meade => Slocum/Williams => Geary

You will find a bronze statue of Geary at the intersection of Williams and Slocum Avenues on the ascent to the summit of Culp’s Hill.

Who were Geary’s 2nd Division brigade commanders?

1st Brigade

  • Col. Charles Candy (1832-1910)

2nd Brigade

  • Brig. Gen. Thomas Kane (1822-83), who was ill during the Battle of Gettysburg
  • Col. George A. Cobham (1825-64), covering for Kane

3rd Brigade

  • Brig. Gen. George S. Greene (1801–99)

Candy's Brigade

Who commanded the 1st Brigade of Geary’s Division?

Col. Charles Candy (1832-1910)

Meade => Slocum/Williams => Geary => Candy

Kane's Brigade (Cobham)

Who commanded the 2nd Brigade of Geary’s Division?

Brig. Gen. Thomas Kane (1822-83), who was ill during the Battle og Gettysburg

Col. George A. Cobham (1825-64), covering for Kane

Meade => Slocum/Williams => Geary => Kane/Cobham

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