Battery C & F Pennsylvania Artillery

Located on “Artillery Avenue” near the Peach Orchard is the interesting carved stone cannon of Batterys C & F, Pennsylvania Artillery, also known as Thompson’s Battery.  This unit hailed from Allegheny county in Pennsylvania.   It was temporarily consolidated during the Gettysburg Campaign.

The commander was Capt. James Thompson (1821-1906).  The battery consisted of 6 Ordance rifles and 105 men.  A marker is also along Hancock Avenue.

Batterys C & F Pennsylvania Artillery (Thompson’s)

Members of the Artillery Reserve, 1st Volunteer Brigade

Commanded by:  Capt. James Thompson (1821-1906)

Engaged: 105 men, 6 Ordance rifles.  2 killed, 23 wounded, 3 missing

Monument: Peach Orchard

Tags: Artillery Reserve, Gettysburg, Monument Project, Peach Orchard, Pennsylvania