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Latest revision as of 22:24, 31 January 2021
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.