9th Massachusetts Artillery

The 9th Massachusetts Artillery is more commonly known as Bigelow’s Battery. Raised from Middlesex County in the summer of 1862, the Battery was commanded by Capt. John Bigelow (1841-1917), a youthful graduate of Harvard University. Bigelow was wounded on July 2 and Lt. Richard S. Milton (1840-1904), a book keeper from West Roxbury took command. The battery consisted of six Napoleans and 110 men.

The main monument is located along the Wheatfield Road marking the position of the battery from 4:30 to 6:30 on July 2. It was dedicated on October 19, 1885 at a cost of $1,000.00. It was designed by Capt. Bigelow and Charles Reed and consists of Quincy Granite.

There are also markers along Hancock Avenue on Cemetery Ridge at Ziegler’s Grove and near the Trostle House (shaped like an ammunition chest) marking other positions held by the battery during the battle.

9th Massachusetts Artillery

Artillery Reserve, 1st Volunteer Brigade

Capt. John Bigelow (1841-1917)

Engaged: 6 Napoleans 110 men; 8 killed, 18 wounded, 2 missing (Battery lost 60 of 86 horses as well)

Monument: Wheatfield Road

Tags: Artillery Reserve, Gettysburg, massachusetts, Monument Project