1st United States, Battery K

1st United States Artillery, Battery K was attached to the 1st Division of the Cavalry Corps. Originally formed in 1838, the unit was stationed at Fort Taylor in Key West, Florida at the start of the Civil War.

The unit was made up of 122 men and 6 Ordnance Rifles. It suffered three casualties. Their commander was Capt. William M. Graham (1834-1916), a nephew on his mother’s side to General Meade. Graham was a professional soldier and an astronomer born in Washington D.C.

Battery K’s monument is located on the South Cavalry battlefield along the Emmitsburg Road.

1st United States, Battery K

Horse Artillery

Engaged: 122 men and 6 Ordnance Rifles; 2 killed, 1 wounded

Monument: South Cavalry Battlefield

Tags: Cavalry Corps, Gettysburg, Monument Project, south cavalry, us regulars