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11-29-2016, 02:22 PM
Symphony of Alabama
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Battery was formed in April 1861, originally destined to be an independent cavalry company, but later re-designated as a light artillery battery. The plan was first to have a battery of 8 gun, but was later reduced to 6. The first mustering took place around Beech Creek, just north of Selma, Alabama. July 27, 1861, the battery was officially mustered into Confederate service for the duration of the war at Montgomery, Alabama. It contained a total of 4 officers, 20 NCO's, 133 enlisted, with 1 surgeon. Information from the book From Selma to Appomattox, by Lawrence R. Laboda
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee91/UKReb_photo/battery_longstreet_lg1_zps84f02b06.gif
1862:
-May 31-June 1: Seven Pines- lost 1 Killed and 2 Wounded.
-June 26: Mechanicsville: 3 Killed and 14 Wounded.
-June 27-28: Gaines’ Mill: 3 Killed and 10 Wounded.
-Sept. 14: South Mountain/Fox’s Gap: Provided excellent service, over 10 hours of sustained combat without a single loss, often employing canister to subdue the enemy at close range.
-Sept. 15: Boonesboro
-Sept. 17: Antietam: in action by noon at Piper’s Farm next to the Sunken Road. Only 2 guns in service at the battle, losses include one caisson.
-Dec. 13: Fredericksburg: 1 Killed and 3 Wounded
1863:
-May 1-4: Chancellorsville
-July 1-3: Gettysburg, Capt. William J. Reese took command of the Battery. 8 Missing.
-Oct. 10-21: Bristoe Campaign
-Oct. 26: Bealeton
-Nov. 27-Dec. 2: Mine Run Campaign
1864:
-May 5-7: Wilderness
-May 8-18: Spottsylvania: Lost 3 guns, half its men, and officers Capt. W.J. Reese and Lt. D.E. Bates
Oct. 19: Cedar Creek
1865:
-Appomattox Court House: Surrendered with 1 Officer and 26 men.
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thanks to Capt. Crapps for the flag design, this is conceptual since no known flag exists from the battery
http://thomaslegion.net/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/3-inch-ordnance.jpg
3in. Ordnance Rifle
1st Section: 2x 3” Ordnance Rifles
2nd Section: 2x 12lb. Howitzers
http://www.buckstix.com/images/054.jpg
12lb Howitzer
http://www.civilwar.org/battlefields/gainesmill/gaines-mill-history/11th-alabama-battle-flag.jpg
Rally 'Round the Colors Boys!
Battery A is now recruiting for volunteers. The goal of the battery is to become a historically accurate, cohesive, small group of tough fighters. The future goal of the battery is to provide well timed and placed fire where it is needed most in battle. At Antietam, the Battery sustained heavy losses but provided such exemplary service to the men holding the Sunken Road. Utilizing only a pair of 3" Ordnance Rifles, they stood their ground and proved themselves as the "Symphony of Alabama!" As of now, the Battery is accepting volunteers from all over, and has multiple positions available within the battery. For future drill, considerations of two drill days a week will be set. Volunteers will be trained and organized as seen fit, but requests for billets can be made. We have our Battery reserved and forming on the Company tool, as well as a Steam Group for communication purposes.
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Battery Command: Captain van Nix http://i.imgur.com/Y7Bai6q.png
Battery First Sergeant/Ordnance Sergeant:
1st Section (Rifle Section): 1st Lt. Longhttp://i.imgur.com/TyRwxFy.png
1st Piece: 3" Ordnance Rifle
-Sgt-Gunner: Sgt. Waltonhttp://i.imgur.com/fw482al.png
-No.1 Man-Sponger: Pvt. Riley
-No.2 Man-Worm/Loader: Pvt. Blom
-No.3 Man-Vent/Firer: Cpl.
-No.4 Man-Ammo: Pvt.
2nd Piece: 3" Ordnance Rifle
-Sgt-Gunner
-No.1 Man-Sponger: Pvt.
-No.2 Man-Worm/Loader: Pvt.
-No.3 Man-Vent/Firer: Cpl.
-No.4 Man-Ammo: Pvt.
2nd Section (Howitzer Section): Lt.
1st Piece: 12 lb. Howitzer
-Sgt-Gunner
-No.1 Man-Sponger: Pvt.
-No.2 Man-Worm/Loader: Pvt.
-No.3 Man-Vent/Firer: Cpl.
-No.4 Man-Ammo: Pvt.
2nd Piece: 12 lb. Howitzer
-Sgt-Gunner
-No.1 Man-Sponger: Pvt.
-No.2 Man-Worm/Loader: Pvt.
-No.3 Man-Vent/Firer: Cpl.
-No.4 Man-Ammo: Pvt.
Totals: 5 of 24 men needed
Officers: 2 of 3 needed
NCO's: 1 of 9 needed
Enlisted: 2 of 12 needed
Pieces: 2x 3" Ordnance Rifles, 2x 12 lb. Howitzers
Credit and Thanks to Bravescott for the Rank Icons
5004
Volunteer Information:
Post these details for review by Company Staff:
Name:
Steamname:
Location:
Mic (yes/no):
Previous unit service (WoR/M&B):
Requested Billet in Battery (what role requested):
Age (18+ Highly Recommended):
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http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KrfCLZrbK-c/TV6in6ImppI/AAAAAAAADAI/g3pCE7kx3lE/s1600/800px-Alabama_1861_Obverse.svg.png
Battery was formed in April 1861, originally destined to be an independent cavalry company, but later re-designated as a light artillery battery. The plan was first to have a battery of 8 gun, but was later reduced to 6. The first mustering took place around Beech Creek, just north of Selma, Alabama. July 27, 1861, the battery was officially mustered into Confederate service for the duration of the war at Montgomery, Alabama. It contained a total of 4 officers, 20 NCO's, 133 enlisted, with 1 surgeon. Information from the book From Selma to Appomattox, by Lawrence R. Laboda
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee91/UKReb_photo/battery_longstreet_lg1_zps84f02b06.gif
1862:
-May 31-June 1: Seven Pines- lost 1 Killed and 2 Wounded.
-June 26: Mechanicsville: 3 Killed and 14 Wounded.
-June 27-28: Gaines’ Mill: 3 Killed and 10 Wounded.
-Sept. 14: South Mountain/Fox’s Gap: Provided excellent service, over 10 hours of sustained combat without a single loss, often employing canister to subdue the enemy at close range.
-Sept. 15: Boonesboro
-Sept. 17: Antietam: in action by noon at Piper’s Farm next to the Sunken Road. Only 2 guns in service at the battle, losses include one caisson.
-Dec. 13: Fredericksburg: 1 Killed and 3 Wounded
1863:
-May 1-4: Chancellorsville
-July 1-3: Gettysburg, Capt. William J. Reese took command of the Battery. 8 Missing.
-Oct. 10-21: Bristoe Campaign
-Oct. 26: Bealeton
-Nov. 27-Dec. 2: Mine Run Campaign
1864:
-May 5-7: Wilderness
-May 8-18: Spottsylvania: Lost 3 guns, half its men, and officers Capt. W.J. Reese and Lt. D.E. Bates
Oct. 19: Cedar Creek
1865:
-Appomattox Court House: Surrendered with 1 Officer and 26 men.
http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/avatars/44/444a5669625a8bb4bb4bfd6d4d225cff2dca069c_full.jpg
thanks to Capt. Crapps for the flag design, this is conceptual since no known flag exists from the battery
http://thomaslegion.net/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/3-inch-ordnance.jpg
3in. Ordnance Rifle
1st Section: 2x 3” Ordnance Rifles
2nd Section: 2x 12lb. Howitzers
http://www.buckstix.com/images/054.jpg
12lb Howitzer
http://www.civilwar.org/battlefields/gainesmill/gaines-mill-history/11th-alabama-battle-flag.jpg
Rally 'Round the Colors Boys!
Battery A is now recruiting for volunteers. The goal of the battery is to become a historically accurate, cohesive, small group of tough fighters. The future goal of the battery is to provide well timed and placed fire where it is needed most in battle. At Antietam, the Battery sustained heavy losses but provided such exemplary service to the men holding the Sunken Road. Utilizing only a pair of 3" Ordnance Rifles, they stood their ground and proved themselves as the "Symphony of Alabama!" As of now, the Battery is accepting volunteers from all over, and has multiple positions available within the battery. For future drill, considerations of two drill days a week will be set. Volunteers will be trained and organized as seen fit, but requests for billets can be made. We have our Battery reserved and forming on the Company tool, as well as a Steam Group for communication purposes.
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/00/9d/23/009d23cebbae7522ce15879e6d04c896.jpg
Battery Command: Captain van Nix http://i.imgur.com/Y7Bai6q.png
Battery First Sergeant/Ordnance Sergeant:
1st Section (Rifle Section): 1st Lt. Longhttp://i.imgur.com/TyRwxFy.png
1st Piece: 3" Ordnance Rifle
-Sgt-Gunner: Sgt. Waltonhttp://i.imgur.com/fw482al.png
-No.1 Man-Sponger: Pvt. Riley
-No.2 Man-Worm/Loader: Pvt. Blom
-No.3 Man-Vent/Firer: Cpl.
-No.4 Man-Ammo: Pvt.
2nd Piece: 3" Ordnance Rifle
-Sgt-Gunner
-No.1 Man-Sponger: Pvt.
-No.2 Man-Worm/Loader: Pvt.
-No.3 Man-Vent/Firer: Cpl.
-No.4 Man-Ammo: Pvt.
2nd Section (Howitzer Section): Lt.
1st Piece: 12 lb. Howitzer
-Sgt-Gunner
-No.1 Man-Sponger: Pvt.
-No.2 Man-Worm/Loader: Pvt.
-No.3 Man-Vent/Firer: Cpl.
-No.4 Man-Ammo: Pvt.
2nd Piece: 12 lb. Howitzer
-Sgt-Gunner
-No.1 Man-Sponger: Pvt.
-No.2 Man-Worm/Loader: Pvt.
-No.3 Man-Vent/Firer: Cpl.
-No.4 Man-Ammo: Pvt.
Totals: 5 of 24 men needed
Officers: 2 of 3 needed
NCO's: 1 of 9 needed
Enlisted: 2 of 12 needed
Pieces: 2x 3" Ordnance Rifles, 2x 12 lb. Howitzers
Credit and Thanks to Bravescott for the Rank Icons
5004
Volunteer Information:
Post these details for review by Company Staff:
Name:
Steamname:
Location:
Mic (yes/no):
Previous unit service (WoR/M&B):
Requested Billet in Battery (what role requested):
Age (18+ Highly Recommended):