ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA THIRD ARMY CORPS ANDERSON'S DIVISION Major Gen. R. H. Anderson
Wilcox's Brigade Brig. Gen. Cadmus M. Wilcox Mahone's Brigade Brig. Gen. William Mahone Wright's Brigade Gen. A. R. Wright Col. William Gibson Perry's Brigade Col. David Lang Posey's Brigade Brig. Gen. Carnot Posey Artillery Battalion Three Batteries Major John Lane
July 1. Anderson's Division on the march to Gettysburg was directed about dark to occupy the position vacated by Heth's Division and to send a brigade and battery a mile or more to the right.
July 2. In the morning a new line of battle formed extending further to the right. About noon Longstreet's Corps placed on the right nearly at right angles to the line directed to assault the Union left the Division to advance as the attack progressed to keep in touch with Longstreet's left. The Union troops were forced from the first line and a portion of the ridge beyond. Union reinforcements pressing on the right flank which had become disconnected from McLaws' left made the position gained untenable. The brigades withdrew to their position in line.
July 3. The Division remained in position until 3.30 P. M. Orders were given to support Lieut. Gen. Longstreet's attack on the Union centre Wilcox and Perry moved forward. The assault failed the order to advance was countermanded.
July 4. The Division after dark took up the line of march.
Casualties Killed 147 Wounded 1128 Missing 840 Total 2115
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