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=== Brief History ===
=== Brief History ===


*Organized as an infantry company in May 1861.  
*Organized as an infantry company in May 1861.  
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*AKA - Fleet's Company, Virginia Artillery
*AKA - Fleet's Company, Virginia Artillery


=== Companies ===
=== Companies ===


::[http://ranger95.com/civil_war/virginia/artillery/rosters/fleets_art_co_rost.html Roster]
*The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm#sort=score+desc&q=%22Fleet's+Company,+Virginia+Artillery%22 95 men] on its roster for Fleet's Company, Virginia Artillery.


=== Source Material ===
=== Source Material ===
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Latest revision as of 11:48, 30 April 2025

Brief History[edit | edit source]

  • Organized as an infantry company in May 1861.
  • It served as Company K (1st) in the 47th Regiment, then became Company B of the 55th Regiment.
  • During February 1862, it was transferred to the artillery.
  • The unit served with the Army of Northern Virginia until after the Maryland Campaign, then in October disbanded.
  • The men transferred to the Ashland Light Artillery and Jackson's Flying Artillery.
  • Commanded by Captain William C. Fleet.
  • AKA - Fleet's Company, Virginia Artillery

Companies[edit | edit source]

Source Material[edit | edit source]