Gregg's Battery

South Carolina Artillery

Descendants Association

(Pegram's Battalion)

Participated in the Breakthrough Battle at Petersburg on April 2, 1865

Fought on or near the present day grounds of Pamplin Historical Park

The 18th Heavy Artillery Battalion, often called the South Carolina Siege Train Artillery Battalion, was organized during the spring of 1862 with three companies at Charleston Harbor. It was assigned to the Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, and fought at Fort Sumter, Grimball's Landing, Battery Wagner, James Island, and John's Island.

In June of 1864, Company C (McQueen's Light Artillery), commanded by Captain Thomas E. Gregg, was transferred to Pegram's Battalion of Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia, and served in the Petersburg Campaign. Gregg's Battery fought at the Petersburg Seige, Fort Harrision, Squirrel Level Road, Jones Farm, Pegram's Farm, Harmon Road, Five Forks, and the Breakthrough Battle on April 2, 1865. Gregg's Battery surrended at Appomattox on April 9, 1865.

Battery officer's were Captain Thomas E. Gregg, 1st Lt. D.W. Edwards, Sr., 1st Lt. C.E. Gregg and 1st Lt. S.A. Gregg.

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