Confederate Regiments & Batteries * Virginia
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1861
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| May | Organized before May 11 under the command of Captain David Watson. |
| June-October | Assigned to Artillery of the Department of the Peninsula. |
| June 10 |
Big Bethel |
| July 5 | Near Newport News |
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1862
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| January-March | Assigned to Artillery, Forces at Leesburg, Potomac District, Department of Northern Virginia |
| April-May |
Siege of YorktownAssigned to Reserve Artillery of the Army of Northern Virginia |
| June-February | Assigned to Brown’s Battalion, Reserve Artillery of the Army of Northern Virginia |
| May 31-June 1 |
Battle of Seven Pines |
| June 25-July 1 |
Seven Days Battles |
| September 17 |
Battle of Sharpsburg (Antietam)The battery was under the command of Captain David Watson. It was armed with two 10-pounder Parrott Rifles, a 12-pounder howitzer, and fourth gun that migh have been a 3″ Ordnance Rifle. The battery did not reach the area until late in the day and did not cross the Potomac, guarding th fords at Shepherdstown. |
| September 19 | Skirmish at Williamsport. |
| December 13 |
Battle of Fredericksburg |
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1863
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| January | Captain Watson was promoted to major. |
| February-July | Assigned to Brown’s Battalion, Reserve Artillery, 2nd Corps, Army of Northern Virginia |
| May 1-4 |
Battle of Chancellorsville |
| July-June | Assigned to Brown’s-Hardaway’s Battalion, Artillery, 2nd Corps, Army of Northern Virginia |
| July 1-3 |
Battle of GettysburgCaptain David Watson commanded the battery at Gettysburg. It was equipped with four 10-pounder Parrott Rifles. From the battery’s markers on West Confederate Avenue: Army of Northern Virginia July 1. Reached the field in evening too late to take part in the battle. July 2. Early in the morning took position on this ridge just north of Western Maryland R. R. cut. Opened fire about 4 P. M. upon the batteries on Cemetery Hill and continued firing until dark. July 3. Moved to this position. Took part in the great cannonade preceding Longstreet’s final assault and kept firing for some time afterwards. Withdrew at night to camp in rear. July 4. After nightfall began the march to Hagerstown. Ammunition expended 661 rounds. Losses not reported in detail. |
| October |
Bristoe Campaign |
| November-December |
Mine Run Campaign |
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1864
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| May 5-6 |
Battle of the Wilderness |
| May 8-21 |
Battle of Spotsylvania Court House |
| May 23-26 |
Battle of North Anna |
| June 1-3 |
Battle of Cold Harbor |
| September | Assigned to Cutshaw’s Battalion, Artillery, Army of the Valley |
| October 19 |
Battle of Cedar Creek |
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1865
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| March 2 |
Battle of Waynesoro |
| March |
Siege of PetersburgAssigned to Cutshaw’s Battalion, Artillery, 2nd Corps, Army of Northern Virginia |
| April 9 |
Appomattox Court House |