Perry's Brigade

With the C.S.A. Army of Northern Virginia, Hill's Corps, Anderson's Division, Perry's Brigade, including the 2nd, 5th, and 8th Florida Infantry, formed line in the forenoon on July 2 at the eastern border of these woods. It advanced at 6 p.m. and helped force the Union line on Emmitsburg Road, and by rapid pursuit compelled the temporary abandonment of several guns. At the foot of the slope it met fresh Union forces, and when the line on its right retired, it also fell back. The color-bearer of the 8th Florida fell and its flag was lost. On July 3 the brigade was ordered to join Wilcox's Brigade on its left and conform to its movements. It supported artillery until Longstreet's column started and then advanced in aid of his assault, but dense smoke hid his oblique course and the brigade moved directly forward. In the gap caused by this, a strong force struck its left flank, capturing about half of the 2nd Florida and its colors. On July 4 it was in line here and at dark began the march to Hagerstown. Of 700 present, 33 were killed, 217 wounded, and 205 missing, for a total loss of 455.

Freedom Township, Pennsylvania · United States