Kelly led the heavily depleted brigade (fewer than 600 men) in an attack at the Wheatfield at Gettysburg. The brigade lost 198 of 532 troops engaged, around 37%.
Kelly led a small brigade (fewer than 600 men) in an attack at the Wheatfield at Gettysburg, resulting in heavy losses for his unit. The battle saw significant casualties, with around 37% of the troops involved being killed or wounded.