Garber's Battery - Gettysburg, PA
N 39° 51.048 W 077° 12.805
18S E 310644 N 4413542
One of a few markers describing the events that occurred here.
Waymark Code: WMNQFY
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/19/2015
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Army of Northern Virginia
Ewell's Corps
Early's Division
Jones's Artillery Battalion
Garber's Battery
Staunton (Virginia) Artillery
Four Napoleons
July 1: Reached the field with Early's Division and immediately went into battery near this position. Fired with effect on Howard's 11th Corps and on Infantry retiring from Seminary Ridge. Ceased firing as the Confederate Infantry advanced.
July 2: Occupied the same position. Not Engaged.
July 3: Remained in same position. Not engaged.
Casualties Wounded 1
Ammunition expended 106 rounds.
Union, Confederate or Other Monument: Confederate
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Photo or photos will be uploaded.: yes
Date Installed or Dedicated: Not listed
Name of Government Entity or Private Organization that built the monument: Not listed
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