3rd Section, Palmetto Light Artillery

 

The gun crew who went forward in support of "Pickett's Charge" on the 3rd day at Gettysburg.

Gun Commander: Lt. W. Alexander McQueen (wounded)

Gunner: Sgt. Matthew E Haynesworth

Position #1: Pvt. James Henry Haynesworth

Position #2: Cpl. Robert Small (wounded, died July 7th)

Position #3: Pvt. Charles Haynesworth (wounded)

Position #4: Pvt. Thomas McIntosh (wounded, died July 4th)

Position #5: Pvt. William Moultrie Reid

Position #6: Pvt. James Merrick Reid

Lead Driver: W. W. "Bill" Grady

(Note that the Haynesworths were brothers.)

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