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Battle History

Battle of Belmont November 7, 1861 Not Engaged Battle of New Madrid February 27, 1862 Repelled the Union Forces Battle of Shiloh April 6, 1862 Responsible for enfilading fire which routed General Prentiss’ Division and captured 7 cannons. Battle of Perryville October 8, 1862 Official records unclear Battle of Richmond, KY August 30, 1862 Not Engaged Stone’s River Campaign December 26,1862- Distinguished itself on January 5, 1863 January 3,1863, against Union infantry. Battle of Chickamauga September 19, 1863- Took heavy casualties September 20, 1863 in men and horses. Missionary Ridge November 25, 1863 Battery was overrun and captured by Turchins Brigade with the men standing at their guns to the last. The remnants of the battery were transferred to Swett’s Mississippi Battery, where they served at the Battles of Atlanta and Franklin. Unit Commanders: Col. John P. McCown, Capt. S. P. Bankhead, Capt. William L. Scott, and Lieut. John L. Marsh.