United States Army > Army of the Potomac > 5th Corps
May 1862 • to June >
Commanded by Brigadier General George W. Morrell
The 1st Division of the 3rd Corps was transferred to become the 1st Division of the reconstituted 5th Corps on May 18, 1862. It’s commander, Fitz John Porter, was given command of the 5th Corps while its senior brigadier, George Morrell, was given command of the division.