Confederate Regiments & Batteries * Virginia
1861
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August 1 | The Nelson (Virginia) Artillery was created in Nelson County under the command of Captain James H. Rives. |
August 31 | Mustered into Confederate service. |
1862
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January-March | Assigned to Whiting’s Command, Potomac District, Department of Northern Virginia. |
June-July | Assigned to Wise’s Brigade, Department of Northern Virginia. The battery mustered 2 officers and 69 enlisted men. |
June 25-July 1 |
Seven Days Battles |
July 1 |
Battle of Malvern Hill |
July | Moved to South Carolina and assigned to 1st Military District of South Carolina, Department of South Carolina, Georgia and Flotida |
October 22-23 |
Battle of Coosawhatchie |
1863
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April 9 | Destruction of the George Washington near Beaufort. |
July | Assigned to Lightfoot’s Light Artillery Battalion, Richmond Defenses, Department of Richmond |
1864
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June-April | Siege of Petersburg |
September 29-30 | Battle of Fort Harrison |
1865
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April | Assigned to Lightfoot’s Battalion, 2nd Corps Artillery ,Army of Northern Virginia |
April 9 |
Appomattox Court HouseOnly two men from the battery surrendered wth Lee’s army |