Participated in the Breakthrough Battle at Petersburg on April 2, 1865
Fought on or near the present day grounds of Pamplin Historical Park
Organized for three years or the war in Fauquier County on March 10, 1862. Reorganized on April 16, 1862. Assisigned as 1st Company A, 12th Artillery Battalion, on May 15, 1862, per S.O. #112, Adjutant and Inspector General's Office. However, it soon became an independent battery again.
Commander: James Vass Brooke (Captain)
Captain: Addison W. Utterback
September 1862-February 1863: Brown's Battalion, Reserve Artillery, Army of Northern Virginia
February-June 1863: Brown's Battalion, Reserve Artillery, 2nd Corps, Army of Northern Virginia
July 1863-April 1865: Poague's Battalion, Reserve Artillery, 3rd Corps, Army of Northern Virginia
If you are a descendant or family member of a soldier of the Warrenton Battery who served honorably at any time during the war and would like to be listed on the Descendants Roll Call, please send an e-mail by clicking the mail icon below. Type Warrenton Battery" on the subject line and provide details in the message.
Important Links
Two Brothers: One North, One South by David H. Jones |
The Final Battles of the Petersburg Campaign by A. Wilson Greene |
Pamplin Historical Park & National Museum of the Civil War Soldier
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Ordering Service & Pension Records National Archives |
Telling Their Story ... A Young Man Embraces His Confederate Heritage
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