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Part of the Army of the Potomac’s Fifth Corps, the 118th Pennsylvania (The Corn Exchange Regiment) was commanded by Lt. Col. James Gwyn at the Battle of Gettysburg.  The 118th Pennsylvania was part of Tilton's Brigade, originally facing south when the first phase of the Wheatfield battle began. During the second phase, they were forced to bend back their right flank for the approach of Kershaw's South Carolinians. Finally, the regiment was ordered by Tilton to withdraw to Trostle's Woods, which they did, reluctantly.
 

“The Confederate battle-flags could be plainly seen, and on our left the wheatfield where Generals Zook and Taylor were killed. The fighting was desperate, mingled with the solid, defiant cheers of our men and the groans of the wounded and dying. The men had no time for sensations of fear. As they said, ‘If we cannot whip them in our own State of Pennsylvania, where can we?’ It was the men's battle, and fought with no thought of being defeated.”  (From the History of the 118th Pennsylvania Volunteers, Corn Exchange Regiment)