On the morning of July 3, 1863, Benning's brigade was posted behind (west of) Devil's Den, with skirmishers in the Den itself.

Shortly after the repulse of Pickett et al, Farnsworth's federal cavalry brigade charged into the right flank of Hood's division. Law's and Tige Anderson's brigades did most of the work fighting Farnsworth off, but Benning's troops contributed from the area of Devil's Den.

About 6 PM on July 3, McLaws' and Hood's divisions were both recalled from advance positions around the Wheatfield, Devil's Den, and in front of Round Top. McLaws' troops pulled out ahead of Hood's. Benning, in the Den, was Hood's left flank, and was exposed by McLaws' departure. Benning received and obeyed incorrect orders and sent the 15th Ga north and west, towards the corner of the Wheatfield where the Irish brigade marker stands. Northern commanders saw the 15th moving in the woods, and sent a reinforced brigade to clear them out. The 15th found itself with both flanks turned and facing 4 or 5 times its number. They tried to make a running fight to escape, but it turned into more of a run than anything else. They lost 20-30 men killed and wounded, and their flag and 80-90 men captured, including their Lt Col.

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Andrew Johnson