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  1. 11-29-2016, 02:22 PM #1
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    Bty A, Jeff Davis Alabama Artillery


    Symphony of Alabama






    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







    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.

    thanks to Capt. Crapps for the flag design, this is conceptual since no known flag exists from the battery






    3in. Ordnance Rifle


    1st Section: 2x 3” Ordnance Rifles
    2nd Section: 2x 12lb. Howitzers


    12lb Howitzer




    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.





    Battery Command: Captain van Nix
    Battery First Sergeant/Ordnance Sergeant:
    1st Section (Rifle Section): 1st Lt. Long
    1st Piece: 3" Ordnance Rifle
    -Sgt-Gunner: Sgt. Walton
    -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



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    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):
    Last edited by adeninesmt; 01-13-2017 at 02:48 PM.
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  2. 11-29-2016, 03:06 PM #2
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    Welcome my brother, and nice working with you in future battles.
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  3. 11-29-2016, 03:09 PM #3
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    Thanks!
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  4. 11-30-2016, 06:19 PM #4
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    Its a pleasure to work with you guys!
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  5. 11-30-2016, 07:55 PM #5
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    Congrats!

    Welcome to the CSA!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Karma View Post
    Its a pleasure to work with you guys!
    Indeed! Glad to work with you as well!
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    Quote Originally Posted by A. P. Hill View Post
    Congrats!

    Welcome to the CSA!
    Thank you Sir!
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    Welcome to the CSA, Captain! Always in need of good Artillery!
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  9. 12-01-2016, 04:17 PM #9
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    Thank you Captain, indeed it is time for the guns to be heard from!
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  10. 12-01-2016, 05:08 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by James Kipler View Post
    Welcome to the CSA, Captain! Always in need of good Artillery!
    I feel i should be insulted. :P

    Welcome to the CSA, Capt. van Nix also ways good to see good people take up the artillery.
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