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Gregg’s Brigade

Location: East Cavalry Field

Order of Battle: Cavalry Corps, 2nd Division, 3rd Brigade

Commander: Colonel John Irvin Gregg (July 19, 1826 – January 6, 1892) was a career U.S. Army officer. He fought in the Mexican-American War and during the American Civil War as a general officer in the Union army.

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

Dedication Date: ca. 1912.

Main Inscription: Reads,

ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
CAVALRY CORPS SECOND DIVISION
THIRD BRIGADE
Col. J. Irvin Gregg
1st Maine (10 Cos.) 10th New York
4th 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry

July 2. Arrived and took position on Hanover Road 2 miles from Gettysburg in proximity to Lieut. Gen. Ewell’s Corps about 11 A. M. Two regiments of infantry from Eleventh Corps were in front as skirmishers. They were withdrawn about 3 P. M. and 10th New York deployed in their place. Confederate sharpshooters from hill and woods in front were annoying. Fifty dismounted men were ordered to drive them back but were themselves met by a superior force until checked and forced back by First Brigade.

July 3. Took position in morning on Baltimore Pike and moved to the right near Hanover Road. Not engaged in Cavalry fight except one section of Batteries E & G 1st U. S. Lieut. J. Chester. Ordered to the left to meet a threatened attack.

July 4. Made a reconnaissance to Hunterstown and forced in Confederate pickets.

Casualties Killed 6 Men Wounded 12 Men Captured or Missing 1 Officer 2 Men Total 21

Other Monuments and Memorials: None.

Supplemental Materials: After Action Report of Col. J. Irvin Gregg (will open a pop up window).