The 5th Corps, Artillery Brigade was also known as Martin’s Brigade. During the battle of Gettysburg, it served as a member of the Fifth Corps, Army of the Potomac.
About the Main Monument
When was it dedicated? Erected circa 1912.
What is it made out of? Foundation: Concrete. Monument: Polished smooth sea-green granite. Plaque: Bronze.
What size is it? 36′ by 36′ base. Weight: 300 Pounds. Height 5’4″. Tablet measures 4 feet by 3 feet 8 inches.
Who made it? Albert Russell & Sons Co. of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Erected by the United States War Department.
What does it depict? Monolith consisting of polished smooth sea-green granite pedestal with a square base. Base tapers to a smaller dimension at the tablet. On each pedestal is mounted a bronze inscription tablet describing the movements and actions of the unit.
What does it honor? One of 74 Union brigade monuments erected at Gettysburg by the United States War Department to describe the movements and itinerary of each Union brigade of the Army of the Potomac. The monuments were designed by E.B. Cope. Many of the inscription tablets were made of bronze melted down from Civil War cannons.
How is it inscribed? The monument reads,
ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
FIFTH CORPS
ARTILLERY BRIGADE
Capt. Augustus P. Martin
Mass. 3D Battery C Six 12 Pounders
Lieut. Aaron F Walcott
1st New York Battery C Four 3 Inch Rifles
Capt. Almont Barnes
1st Ohio Battery L Six 12 Pounders
Capt. Frank C. Gibbs
5th U. S. Battery D Six 10 Pounders
Lieut. Charles E. Hazlett Lieut. Benjamin F. Rittenhouse
5th U. S. Battery I Four 3 Inch Rifles
Lieut. Malbone F. Watson Lieut. Charles C. MacConnell
July 2. Arrived on the field on the left between 5 and 6 P. M. Battery D 5th U. S. Battery C 3D Mass. and Battery I 5th U. S. in rear of First Division and Battery L 1 st Ohio and Battery C 1st New York in rear of Second Division. Battery D 5th U. S. was placed on the summit of Little Round Top and Battery C 3D Mass. and Battery I 5th U. S. were engaged further to the right in rear of Third Corps until dark. Battery L 1 st Ohio was placed on the north slope and at the base of Little Round Top.
July 3. Battery D 5th U. S. remained on Little Round Top Battery I 5th U. S. being unserviceable was sent from the field. The position of Battery L 1st Ohio remained nearly the same. At 3 A. M. Battery C 1st New York and Battery C 3D Mass. moved to the extreme left and not engaged.
Casualties Killed 1 Officer 7 Men Wounded 1 Officer 32 Men Captured or Missing 2 Men Total 43
When was this photograph taken? March 23, 2012.
Where is it located? Located Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. Located on East side of Sykes Avenue, north slope of Little Round Top.
Is this monument located along the NPS Auto Tour route? Yes.
Has this monument been moved or changed? This monument has not been moved or materially altered.
Monument Details, Alternative Views, and Contextual Views
At Gettysburg
Commander: Capt. Augustus Pearl Martin (November 23, 1835 – March 13, 1902) was an American politician and soldier from Massachusetts who served as the mayor of Boston, Massachusetts, in 1884. He also was a leading artillery officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War and was the leader of the state’s Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. He also served as a general in the postbellum state militia.
After Action Report: After Action Report of Capt. A.P. Martin (will open a pop up window).
Fifth Corps, AOP at Gettysburg
Fifth Army Corps – Artillery Brigade – First Division – First Brigade – Second Brigade – Third Brigade – Second Division – First Brigade – Second Brigade – Third Brigade – Third Division – First Brigade – Third Brigade
