Stone Sentinels, battlefield monuments of the American Civil War
Union Headquarters Markers

Third Brigade
First Division, Sixth Corps USA Flag

South of Gettysburg on Howe Avenue.

From the monument:

Army of the Potomac
Sixth Corps First Division
Third Brigade
Brig. Gen. David A. Russell
6th Maine 49th (4Cos.) 119th Pennsylvania
5th Wisconsin Infantry

July 2. Arrived about 4 P. M. from Manchester Md. and moved to the east slope of the northern side of Little Round Top. Arriving at dark and held in reserve until morning.

July 3. Moved to the extreme left and on the east slope of Round Top and remained until late in the afternoon then went into position on the left centre in support of Fifth Corps. Not engaged.

Casualties Wounded 2 Men


2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 6th Corps,  Army of the Potomac at Gettysburg