* McIntosh’s Battalion, Artillery Reserve, Hill’s Corps
Posted to the Project on 30 Nov 09
McIntosh’s Battalion
Location: West Confederate Avenue, Schultz Road
Order of Battle: McIntosh’s Battalion, Artillery Reserve, Hill’s Corps
Commander: Major David Gregg McIntosh (March 16, 1836 – October 16, 1916) was a Confederate artillery officer during the American Civil War from the state of South Carolina.
Monument Specifications: Polished granite circular base with bronze plaque affixed to front.
Dedication Date: ca. 1910-1911.
Main Inscription: Reads,
C. S. A.
ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
HILLS CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE
McINTOSH’S BATTALION
Johnson’s Rice’s Hurt’s and Wallace’s Batteries
Six Napoleons Two Whitworths Eight 3 Inch Rifles
July 14. The Battalion was actively engaged on each of the three days of the battle and withdrew from the field under orders in the evening of the fourth day.
Losses 7 men killed 25 wounded of whom 16 were captured. 38 horses killed or disabled.
Supplemental Materials: After Action Report of Maj. D. G. Mcintosh (will open a pop up window).
Dansville (Virginia) Artillery (Rice’s).
Location: West Confederate Avenue, Schultz Woods.
Commander: Capt. R. Sidney Rice
Inscription:
ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
HILL’S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE
McINTOSH’S BATTALION RICE’S BATTERY
DANVILLE VIRGINIA ARTILLERY
Four Napoleons
July 1. In position near Chambersburg Pike west of Herr’s Tavern and firing when Union forces were visible. Enfiladed their line at one time in and near railroad.
July 2. Two guns took position here and were actively engaged under heavy fire of sharpshooters and artillery. The other two guns in reserve.
July 3. All the guns were actively engaged in this position.
July 4. Withdrew at evening to Marsh Creek on Fairfield Road.
Losses not reported in detail.
Dansville (Virginia) Artillery (Rice’s)
Location: West Confederate Avenue, opposite Schultz Woods
Commander: Capt. R. Sidney Rice
Inscription:
ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
HILL’S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE
McINTOSH’S BATTALION RICE’S BATTERY
DANVILLE VIRGINIA ARTILLERY
Four Napoleons
July 2. Two Guns took position here and were actively engaged under the heavy fire of Union sharpshooters and artillery Two guns of the Battery were in reserve.
July 3. All guns were actively engaged in this position.
July 4. Withdrew in the night to Marsh Creek on the Fairfield Road.
Losses not reported in detail.
Hardaway (Alabama) Artillery (Hurt’s).
Location: West Confederate Avenue, Schultz Woods
Commander: Capt. William B. Hurt
Inscription:
ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
HILL’S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE
McINTOSH’S BATTALION HURT’S BATTERY
HARDAWAY ALABAMA ARTILLERY
Two Whitworths Two 3 Inch Rifles
July 1. The Whitworths were in position near Chambersburg Pike west of Herr’s Tavern and actively engaged.
July 2. All the guns were in position here and actively engaged under heavy fire of sharpshooters and artillery.
July 3. The 3 Inch Rifles remained here. The Whitworths were moved to position on Oak Hill. All were actively engaged. The Whitworths were beyond the range of Union guns whilst their own fire reached all parts of the field.
July 4. Withdrew at evening to Marsh Creek on Fairfield Road.
Losses not reported in detail.
Hardaway (Alabama) Artillery (Hurt’s).
Location: Oak Hill, northwest of Peace Memorial
Commander: Capt. William B. Hurt
Inscription:
ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
HILL’S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE
McINTOSH’S BATTALION HURT’S BATTERY
HARDAWAY ALABAMA ARTILLERY
Two Whitworths Two 3 Inch Rifles
July 1. The Whitworths were in position to the right of the Chambersburg Pike near the position of Pegram’s Battalion. Opened fire slowly and effectively shelling the woods occupied by the Union troops to the right of the town.
July 2. The Battery in position on Seminary Ridge south of the Hagerstown Road exposed to a heavy fire from the Union sharpshooters and artillery.
July 3. The Whitworth guns were moved to this position and fired with great effect. The 3 Inch Rifles remaining on Seminary Ridge south of the Hagerstown Road.
July 4. Withdrew at evening to Marsh Creek on the Fairfield Road.
2nd Rockbridge (Virginia) Artillery (Wallace’s)
Location: West Confederate Avenue, Schultz Woods
Commander: Lieut. Samuel Wallace
Inscription:
ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
HILL’S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE
MCINTOSH’S BATTALION WALLACE’S BATTERY
SECOND ROCKBRIDGE ARTILLERY
Four 3 Inch Rifles
July 1. In position near Chambersburg Pike west of Herr’s Tavern and actively engaged in the evening.
July 2. Occupied this position and was actively engaged. Had one gun disabled.
July 3. Remained here and was actively engaged.
July 4. Withdrew at evening to Marsh Creek on Fairfield Road.
Losses not reported in detail.
Johnson’s (Virginia) Battery
Location: West Confederate Avenue, Schultz Woods
Commander: Capt. Marmaduke Johnson
Inscription:
ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
HILL’S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE
McINTOSH’S BATTALION JOHNSON’S VIRGINIA BATTERY
Two Napoleons Two 3 Inch Rifles
July 1. In position on hill near Fairfield Road west of Willoughby Run. Not engaged though under fire and losing one man killed.
July 2. In position here and actively engaged under a heavy fire of sharpshooters and artillery.
July 3. Remained in this position and was actively engaged.
July 4. Withdrew at evening to Marsh Creek on Fairfield Road.
Losses not reported in detail.
Johnson’s (Virginia) Battery
Location: West Confederate Avenue, opposite Schultz Woods
Commander: Capt. Marmaduke Johnson
Inscription:
ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
HILL’S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE
McINTOSH’S BATTALION JOHNSON’S VIRGINIA BATTERY
Two Napoleons Two 3 Inch Rifles
July 2. In position here and actively engaged under the heavy fire of Union sharpshooters and artillery.
July 3. Remained in this position all day and actively engaged.
July 4. Withdrew in the night to Marsh Creek on the Fairfield Road.
Losses not reported in detail.
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