5th United States Artillery, Battery D
"Hazlett's Battery"

Located on Little Round Top. See map >

From the monument:

Army of the Potomac
Fifth Corps Artillery Brigade
Battery D Fifth U.S. Artillery
Six Rifled 10 Pounders
Lieut. Charles E. Hazlett commanding

July 2 Marched to the left of the Union line about 4.30 p.m. and in rear of Brig. General J. Barnes's First Division Fifth Corps. Immediately upon taking position here at 5:45 opened fire upon the Confederates who were engaging the Division. The battery kept up a continuous fire until after dark. Lieut. Hazlett was mortally wounded and the command devolved upon Lieut. Benjamin F. Rittenhouse.

July 3 Remained in position and in the afternoon did effective service on the lines of infantry engaged in Longstreet's Assault.

Casualties: Killed 1 officer and 8 men, wounded 5 men

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