15th New York Artillery

The 15th New York Artillery was assigned to the Artillery Reserve.  The Battery was recruited from New York City and mustered in at Throgs Neck as part of the Irish Brigade on December 9, 1861.

At Gettysburg, the 15th was commanded by Capt. Patrick Hart (1827-1892), of Irish birth and a soldier in the regular army in a variety of departments.

The battery consisted of 4 Napoleon cannons and 99 men.  They suffered 16 casualties, most of them in action near the Peach Orchard on July 2 where their monument now stands along the Wheatfield Road.  A secondary marker is located along Hancock Avenue that marks the July 3d position.

15th New York Artillery

Artillery Reserve, 1st Volunteer Brigade

Engaged:  4 Napoleon cannons and 99 men; 3 killed, 13 wounded

Monument: Wheatfield Road near the Peach Orchard

Tags: Artillery Reserve, Gettysburg, Monument Project, New York, Peach Orchard