1st Ohio Artillery Battery I

1st Ohio Artillery Battery I was raised in Hamilton County (Cincinnati) in the early winter of 1861.  It’s commander was Capt. Hubert Dilger (1836-1911).  Dilger, who listed his occupation at the start of the War as “German artillery officer,” would later be awarded the Medal of Honor for his role at Chancellorsville two months before Gettysburg.  The battery consisted of 6 Napoleans and 137 men.

The monument to the battery is located along the 1st day’s 11th Corps battle line.  Like most Ohio monument’s it is rather plain and ordinary in design; the exception is the artillery round used as a capstone. Markers exist to this regiment in the National Cemetery and also along Howard Avenue marking positions held during other parts of the battle.

1st Ohio Artillery Battery I

11th Corps Artillery Brigade

Capt. Hubert Dilger (1836-1911)

Engaged: 6 Napoleans and 137 men; 13 wounded

Monument: Howard Avenue

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