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*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#q=%22Lurty's%20Company,%20Virginia%20Horse%20Artillery%22 119 men] on its roster for Lurty's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery. | |||
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Latest revision as of 16:18, 30 April 2025
Brief History[edit | edit source]
- Organized in October 1863, with transfers from other artillery companies.
- The unit served in western Virginia, fought at Lewisburg, and in November contained 5 officers and 43 men.
- Later it was assigned to W. J. Jackson's Cavalry Brigade, Department of Western Virginia, and in February 1864, totaled 66 effectives.
- The battery then participated in Early's operations in the Shenandoah Valley as part of the Horse Artillery.
- During the spring of 1865 it disbanded.
- Captain Warren S. Lurty was its commander.
Companies[edit | edit source]
- The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database lists 119 men on its roster for Lurty's Company, Virginia Horse Artillery.