O'Neal's Brigade

O'Neal's Brigade of Rodes's Division, Ewell's Corps, Army of Northern Virginia, included the 3rd, 5th, 6th, 12th, and 26th Alabama Infantry. On July 1, soon after arriving at this position, three regiments attacked the Union flank, with the 5th Regiment ordered to guard the wide interval between the brigade and Doles's Brigade in the valley on the left, and the 3rd Regiment joining Daniel's and afterward Ramseur's Brigade. The three regiments were repulsed with heavy loss, but the entire brigade took part in the general Confederate attack that finally dislodged the Union forces from Seminary Ridge. On July 2, the brigade remained in position all day in or near the town but was unengaged. On July 3, the 5th Regiment lay on the southern borders of the town firing on Union artillery with long-range rifles, while the other regiments moved to Culp's Hill to reinforce Johnson's Division. On July 4, the brigade moved to Seminary Ridge, and at night began the march to Hagerstown. Of 1794 present, 73 were killed, 430 wounded, 193 missing, for a total loss of 696.

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