. Pennsylvania at Gettysburg. Ceremonies at the dedication of the monuments erected by the commonwealth of Pennsylvania to Major-General George G. Meade, Major General Winfield S. Hancock, Major General John F. Reynolds and to mark the positions of the Pennsylvania commands engaged in the battle .. . little valley between Round Top and Little Round Top, doub-ling up the left flank of Vincent, occupied by the Twentieth Maine Infantryand threatened the rear. For some time possession seemed doubtful. Atthis critical moment Colonel Fisher was ordered to advance with the Fifth, Dare,
. Pennsylvania at Gettysburg. Ceremonies at the dedication of the monuments erected by the commonwealth of Pennsylvania to Major-General George G. Meade, Major General Winfield S. Hancock, Major General John F. Reynolds and to mark the positions of the Pennsylvania commands engaged in the battle .. . little valley between Round Top and Little Round Top, doub-ling up the left flank of Vincent, occupied by the Twentieth Maine Infantryand threatened the rear. For some time possession seemed doubtful. Atthis critical moment Colonel Fisher was ordered to advance with the Fifth, Dare, and the Twelfth, Colonel Hardin, to the relief of thehard-pressed and well nigh brigade. With a cheer that soundedabove the clangor of battle, sending gladness to friend and terror to foe,the command went forward at double-quick, dashing up the hill and gainingthe summit in time to share in the victory, arid to render its possessionsecure. During the night these regiments were advanced to the summitof Round Top, and the two hills were joined by a strong line of breast-works, constructed of loose boulders, and the position made amply secure. Organized at Hariisbm-R Aufjusl 17. 1S61, to serve three years. It was mustered 13, 1S6+, liy rcrtsnii of expiration of term of
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