1st West Virginia Artillery Battery C
Posted to the Project on 27 Nov 07
The monument to West Virginia Battery C is located in the National Cemetery. This monument is nearly identical to the monument erected to the 3d West Virginia Cavalry (though of course the inscriptions vary).
Known as the “Pierpont Battery,” this unit actually came from Washington County, Ohio, but it was formed by the governor of West Virginia in March 1862. It’s commander was Capt. Wallace Hill (1839-1895), a farmer from Marietta, Ohio. The battery consisted of almost 125 men and 4 Parrotts of the 10 pounder variety.
1st West Virginia Artillery Battery C
Artillery Reserve, 3d Volunteer Brigade
Capt. Wallace Hill (1839-1895)
Engaged: 4 Parrotts and 124 men; 2 killed, 2 wounded
Monument: National Cemetery
November 27th, 2007 at 3:34 pm
West Virginia was formed illegally, by Dishonest Abe, and his like-minded syncophants. Nevertheless, GO MOUNTAINEERS!! BEAT PITT!!!