3rd United States Artillery, Batteries F&K

The 3rd United States Artillery, Batteries F&K (consolidated) were part of the artillery reserve of the Army of the Potomac.  Battery F was known as “Beckwith’s” while Battery K was known as “Livingston’s.”  The men were recruited from New York City.  Battery F was organized in 1821, Battery K in 1838.  Both batteries were at Fort Monroe in Virginia when the War began.  The consolidated unit was commanded by Lt. John G. Turnbull (1843-1898).  It consisted of 6 Napoleons and 145 men and suffered severe casualties during the battle.  Batteries F & K did their main fighting on the Emmitsburg Road line of the Third Corps on July 2.

Their are monuments on the Emmitsburg Road and near Meade’s headquarters to this unit (pictured is the monument on the Emmitsburg Road).

3rd United States Artillery, Batteries F&K

Artillery Reserve, 1st Regular Brigade

Engaged:  6 Napoleons and 145 men; 9 killed, 14 wounded, 1 missing

Monument: Emmitsburg Road and Meade’s HQ

Tags: Artillery Reserve, Emmitsburg Road, Gettysburg, Monument Project, us regulars