Tanner's Battery - Jones' Battalion - Gettysburg, PA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
N 39° 51.072 W 077° 12.797
18S E 310656 N 4413586
Quick Description: One of a few markers describing the war events that unfolded here.
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 4/19/2015 12:21:06 PM
Waymark Code: WMNQFV
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member iconions
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Long Description:
Army of Northern Virginia
Ewell's Corps
Early's Division
Jones's Artillery Battalion
Tanner's Battery
Courtney (Virginia) Artillery
Four 3 inch rifles

July 1: Arrived on the field with Early's Division. Moved into Battery on north side of Rock Creek. Opened an effective fire on Union Infantry on south side of the creek. Ceased fireing as the Confederate Infantry Advanced.

July 2: Took position of the day before. Remained until 3pm. Ordered to report on the York Road and remained until the morning of 3d. Not engaged.

July 3: Moved nearer the town and remained until night. Ordered to the Wagon Park to move with train to the rear.

Casualties not reported Ammunition expended 595 rounds
Union, Confederate or Other Monument: Confederate

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Date Installed or Dedicated: Not listed

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