1st Pennsylvania Artillery Battery C & F

1st Pennsylvania Artillery Batteries C & F were members of the Artillery Reserve. It was an Allegheny County unit. It’s commander was Capt. James Thompson (1812-1906), an Irish born officer who had served with the British artillery. The battery consisted of 6 Ordnance Rifles and 105 men.

This unit was known as Hampton’s Battery.

The unit’s main monument is located at the Peach Orchard along the Wheatfield Road. The monument cost $1,940.00 and was dedicated in November 1890. The main feature is a 6′ tall bronze statue of an artilleryman holding a rammer. The base of the monument is made of Westerly granite. The statue was sculpted by C.F. Hamilton. There is also a marker on Hancock Avenue for Hampton’s Battery.

1st Pennsylvania Artillery Battery C & F

Artillery Reserve, 1st Volunteer Brigade

Engaged: 6 Ordnance Rifles, 105 men; 2 killed, 23 wounded, 3 missing

Monument: Peach Orchard

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