Draw the Sword

Location: South Hancock Avenue, Cemetery Ridge

Order of Battle: 2nd Corps, 1st Division

Commander: Brig. Gen. John Curtis Caldwell (April 17, 1833 – August 31, 1912) was a teacher, a Union general in the American Civil War, and an American diplomat.

Monument Specifications: Polished granite rectangular monument with rough hewn sides. Bronze plaque affixed to front.

Dedication Date: ca. 1910.

Main Inscription: Reads,

ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
SECOND CORPS
FIRST DIVISION
Brig. General John C. Caldwell

First Brigade Col. Edward E. Cross
Col. H. B. McKeen
Second Brigade Col. Patrick Kelly
Third Brigade Brig. Gen. Samuel K. Zook
Lieut. Col. John Fraser
Fourth Brigade Col. J. R. Brooke

July 2. Arrived about 7 A. M. and went into position on the right of the Third Corps on the line between the Cemetery and Round Top. The Second Division on the right. Between 5 and 6 P. M. went to the Wheatfield subject to orders of Gen. Sykes in support of Third line. The line previously occupied by Third Brigade First Division Third Corps. Was engaged with Anderson’s Brigade Hood’s Division until sunset with heavy losses including Col. Cross and Gen. Zook killed early in the engagement. Returned to former position in Second Corps line.

July 3. The Division formed in single line threw up breastworks and remained in position until close of the battle.

Casualties Killed 18 Officers 169 Men Wounded 82 Officers 798 Men Captured or Missing 6 Officers 202 Men Total 1275

Other Monuments and Memorials: None.

Supplemental Materials: After Action Report of Brig. Gen. John C. Caldwell (will open a pop up window).

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