* Cavalry Corps, 2nd Division, 2nd Brigade
Posted to the Project on 08 Mar 10
Huey’s Brigade
Location: Pleasonton Avenue
Order of Battle: Cavalry Corps, 2nd Division, 2nd Brigade
Commander: Colonel Pennock Huey (March 1, 1828 – September 28, 1903) was an officer and cavalry brigade commander in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
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
SECOND BRIGADE
Col. Pennock Huey
2D 4th New York 6th Ohio (10 Cos.)
8th Pennsylvania Cavalry
Participated in the Gettysburg Campaign with the Division until it arrived at Hanover Junction Pa.
June 30. The Commander of the Division ordered the Brigade to Manchester and all roads were held by pickets until the afternoon of the 3D.
July 3. Orders were received to go via Westminster to Emmitsburg to take possession of that place.
July 4. Moved to Westminster and received supplies and marched to Emmitsburg arriving at noon.
Pursuant to orders the Brigade joined Third Division Cavalry Corps.
Other Monuments and Memorials: None.
Supplemental Materials: After Action Report of Col. Pennock Huey (will open a pop up window).
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