1st New Jersey Artillery Battery A

1st New Jersey Artillery, Battery A was part of the Artillery Reserve. Known as “Hexamer’s Battery,”it was recruited from Hudson County in August 1861. The battery consisted of 6 Parrott Rifles and 116 men.

It’s commander at Gettysburg was Lt. Augustin N. Parsons (1830-?), a carpenter.

The battery’s monument is located in front of the Pennsylvania Monument. This marks the unit’s position on July 3 (it was previously at Power’s Hill).

1st New Jersey Artillery Battery A

Artillery Reserve, 4th Volunteer Brigade

Lt. Augustin N. Parsons (1830-?)

Engaged: 6 Parrotts and 116 men; 2 killed, 7 wounded

Monument: Hancock Avenue, in front of the Pennsylvania Monument

Tags: Artillery Reserve, Gettysburg, Monument Project, new jersey, Power's Hill