Third Division

In the Army of the Potomac's Fifth Corps, the Third Division under Brig. General Samuel W. Crawford, with the First Brigade under Col. William McCandless and the Third Brigade under Col. Joseph W. Fisher, moved to Little Round Top late on July 2 and took position on the right of the Wheatfield Road. After sunset, when troops in front retreated from the Wheatfield, the First Brigade advanced against the pursuing forces and drove them across the Plum Run marsh, beyond the stone wall, and into the Wheatfield, while the Third Brigade was sent left to take possession of Round Top. On July 3, the First Brigade remained in position until about 5 p.m., then advanced across the Wheatfield and through the woods beyond and on the left, capturing many prisoners. The Confederates retired to the crest of the ridge on which they had originally formed, and these positions were held until the close of the battle. The division's casualties were 3 officers and 23 men killed, 17 officers and 164 men wounded, and 3 men captured or missing, a total of 210.

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