Virginia's Hanover Light Artillery

Brief History

• Organized in April, 1861
• The company was active from the Seven Days' battles to Sharpsburg, then during October, 1862, was broken up.
• Most of the men were transferred to the Amherst and Ashland Light Artillery Companies.
• Captains George W. Nelson and William Nelson were in command.
• AKA - Nelson's Company, Virginia Light Artillery

Companies

Nelson's Company, Virginia Light Artillery (Hanover Artillery) listing of soldiers at The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System (National Park Service)