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Torbert’s Brigade (The New Jersey Brigade)

Location: Sedgwick Avenue, north end

Order of Battle: h Corps, 1st Division, 1st Brigade

Commander: Brig. Gen. Alfred Thomas Archimedes Torbert (July 1, 1833 – August 29, 1880) was a career United States Army officer, a Union Army General commanding both infantry and cavalry forces in the American Civil War, and a U.S. diplomat.

Monument Specifications: Polished granite square base with bronze plaque affixed to front.

Dedication Date: ca. 1912.

Main Inscription: Reads,

ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
SIXTH CORPS FIRST DIVISION
FIRST BRIGADE
Brig. Gen. Alfred T A. Torbert
1st 2D 15th New Jersey Infantry

July 2. Arrived at 4 P. M. from Manchester Md. A distance by the route taken of about 35 miles having halted an hour only. After sunset moved to the east slope of the north side of Little Round Top and arriving there at dark was held in reserve.

July 3. Moved to a position southeast of the Weikert House and remained until the close of the battle. Not engaged except on the skirmish line.

Casualties Wounded 11 Men

Other Monuments and Memorials: None.

Supplemental Materials: After Action Report of Brig. Gen. Alfred T. A. Torbert (will open a pop up window).