** ** 6th Corps, 1st Division, 1st Brigade
Posted to the Project on 24 Jun 09
Torbert’s Brigade were members of the Sixth Corps in Wright’s Division. Known as the New Jersey Brigade.
Location: Sedgwick Avenue, north end
Monument Specifications: Bronze marker with a square stone base. Marks the position and action of the brigade.
Erected Date: ca. 1912.
Inscription: The tablet reads as follows,
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: The brigade has a monument honoring the individual regiments.
About the Commander: Alfred Thomas Archimedes Torbert (July 1, 1833 – August 29, 1880). Biography on Wikipedia.