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An elite battalion, the Howitzers served with distinction from 1st Manassas to Appomattox during the Civil War, and are still active as the 111th Field Artillery in the Virginia National Guard.
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Main Battery
Richmond Howitzers, 1st Company
Commanding Officer: Capt. E. S. McCarthy
Battlefield: West Woods | Against: Gorman's Brigade's
Battlefield: Hauser's Ridge | Against: 15th Massachusetts
Arms:
2 10-pdr. Parrott
2 6-pdr. Gun
Reserves
Richmond Howitzers, 2nd Company Reserve
Commanding Officer: Capt. D. Watson
Battlefield: Williamsport 19th of September supporting Stuarts Cavalry
Arms:
2 10-pdr. Parrott
1 12-pdr. Howitzer
1 6-pdr. Piece that could shoot Hotchkiss shells (After talks with Historical Adviser George Crecy this is probably a Blakely. Less Likely but also possible this could be a Wiard of which a few where captured from Union forces.)
Richmond Howitzers, 3rd Company Reserve
Commanding Officer: Capt. Benjamin H. Smith, Jr.
Battlefield: No activity during Antietam
Arms:
2 10-pdr. Parrott
1 12-pdr. Light Boat Howitzer
1 12-pdr. Rifled Howitzer
From the diary of a 3rd Company member
[Before the 6th August 1862:
1x 10 pdr. Parrot
2x Boat Howitzer]
August 6th.- Our Parrot gun was ordered to the south side of the James river about a week since, and we, as yet, have heard nothing from it. The second Company Howitzers left at the same time, and placed in the Third Company's charge their Rifled Howitzer. A few days ago since we exchanged one of our little brass boat howitzers for another 10 pound Parrot gun .... etc.