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Army of the Potomac
Fifth Corps Third Division
Third Brigade
Col. Joseph W. Fisher
34th 38th 39th 40th 41st Penna. Infantry
(5th 9th 10th 11th 12th (9 Cos.) Reserves)
July 2. Moved with the Division from the Baltimore Pike near Rock Creek to Little Round Top and at dusk took position in rear of Third Brigade First Division. The 5th and 12th Penna. Reserves and 20th Maine of the Third Brigade First Division took possession of the north slope of Round Top after a slight resistance and constructed a stone wall from base to summit for defense. This position was held until the close of the battle.
Casualties Killed 1 Officer 5 Men Wounded 3 Officers 46 Men Total 55
