Command History
The first commander was George A. McCall, and later division commanders were John F. Reynolds, George G. Meade, and Samuel W. Crawford. Truman Seymour twice was acting commander, once on the Peninsula and once at Antietam, when Meade became acting commander of I Corps (ACW). The initial brigade commanders were Reynolds, Meade, and Colonel John S. McCalmont (until Edward Otho Cresap Ord took official command of the 3rd Brigade).
| Commander | Date | Official Designation | Major Battles |
|---|---|---|---|
| George A. McCall | 3 Oct 1861–13 Mar 1862 | McCall's Div, Army of the Potomac | |
| George A. McCall | 13 Mar-12 June 1862 | 2nd Division, I Corps | |
| George A. McCall | 18–30 June 1862 | 3rd Division, V Corps | Mechancisville, Gaines Mill, Glendale |
| Truman Seymour | 30 June-26 Aug 1862 | 3rd Division, V Corps | Malvern Hill |
| John F. Reynolds | 26 Aug-12 Sept 1862 | 3rd Division, III Corps | Second Bull Run |
| George G. Meade | 12-17 Sept 1862 | 3rd Division, I Corps | South Mountain, Antietam |
| Truman Seymour | 17-29 Sept 1862 | 3rd Division, I Corps | Antietam |
| George G. Meade | 29 Sept-25 Dec 1862 | 3rd Division, I Corps | Fredericksburg |
| 25 Dec 1862-1 June 1863 | Pennsylvania Reserves, XXII Corps | ||
| Samuel W. Crawford | 1–28 June 1863 | Pennsylvania Reserves, XXII Corps | |
| Samuel W. Crawford | 28 June-28 Aug 1863 | 3rd Division, V Corps | Gettysburg |
| William McCandless | 28 Aug-1 Nov 1863 | 3rd Division, V Corps | |
| Samuel W. Crawford | 1 Nov 1863-20 Feb 1864 | 3rd Division, V Corps | |
| William McCandless | 20 Feb-1 May 1864 | 3rd Division, V Corps | |
| Samuel W. Crawford | 1 May-2 June 1864 | 3rd Division, V Corps | Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Totopotomoy Creek |
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