* Poague’s Battalion, Artillery Reserve, Hill’s Corps
Posted to the Project on 28 Nov 09
Poague’s Battalion
Location: West Confederate Avenue, north of Virginia Monument
Order of Battle: Poague’s Battalion, Artillery Reserve, Hill’s Corps
Commander: Major William Thomas Poague (December 20, 1835 – September 8, 1914) was a Confederate States Army officer serving in the Artillery during the American Civil War. He later served as Treasurer of Virginia Military Institute.
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
HILL’S CORPS PENDER’S DIVISION
POAGUES BATTALION
Ward’s Brooke’s Wyatt’s and Graham’s Batteries
Seven Napoleons Six 12 Pounder Howitzers
One 10 Pounder Parrott Two 3 Inch Rifles
July 2. Late in the evening ten of the guns were placed in position at different points ready for service next day. The Howitzers were kept in the rear as no place was found from which they could be used with advantage.
July 3. The ten guns were actively engaged.
July 4. In the evening about dusk began the march to Hagerstown.
Killed 2 Wounded 24 Missing 6 Total 32
Ammunition expended 657 rounds. Horses killed or disabled 17
Supplemental Materials: After Action Report of Maj. William T. Poague (will open a pop up window).
Poague’s Howitzers
Location: West Confederate Avenue, opposite Virginia Monument
Commander: Maj. William T. Poague
Inscription:
C. S. A.
ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
HILL’S CORPS PENDER’S DIVISION
POAGUE’S HOWITZERS
July 2. The howitzers in the lunettes nearby belonged to the batteries of Poague’s Battalion. One to Ward’s. Two to Brooke’s. One to Wyatt’s. One to Graham’s. But on this day they were detached and kept under shelter from the fire of the Union artillery which they could not return by reason of their short range.
July 3. In the morning the lunettes were constructed and the howitzers placed in them to meet a possible advance of the Union forces but as this did not occur they took no active part in the battle.
July 4. At dusk they withdrew from the field with their battalion and began the march to Hagerstown.
Albemarle (Virginia) Artillery (Wyatt’s)
Location: West Confedeate Avenue, south of McMillan Woods
Commander: Capt. James W. Wyatt
Inscription:
ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
HILL’S CORPS PENDER’S DIVISION
POAGUE’S BATTALION WYATT’S BATTERY
THE ALBEMARLE VA. ARTILLERY
One 10 Pounder Parrott Two 3 lnch Rifles One 12 Pounder Howitzer
July 2. Late in the evening the Parrott and Rifles took position here.
July 3. At 7 A. M. they opened on the Union position but were soon ordered to cease firing as they drew the concentrated fire of several batteries. They afterward took part in all the operations of the artillery during the day including the cannonade preceding Longstreet’s assault. The Howitzer remained in the rear and was not engaged in the battle but held in readiness to resist any advance of the Union forces.
July 4. In the evening about dusk began the march to Hagerstown.
Losses not reported in detail.
Charlotte (North Carolina) Artillery (Graham’s)
Location: West Confedeate Avenue, south of McMillan Woods
Commander: Capt. Joseph Graham
Inscription:
ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
HILL’S CORPS PENDER’S DIVISION
POAGUE’S BATTALION GRAHAM’S BATTERY
THE CHARLOTTE N. C. ARTILLERY
Two Napoleons Two 12 Pounder Howitzers
July 2. Late in the evening the Napoleons were placed in position here.
July 3. At 7 A. M. they opened on the Union position but were soon ordered to cease firing as they drew concentrated fire of several batteries. They afterward took part in all the operations of the artillery during the day including the cannonade which preceded Longstreet’s assault. The Howitzers remained in the rear and were not engaged in the battle but held in readiness to resist any advance of the Union forces.
July 4. In the evening about dusk began the march to Hagerstown.
Losses not reported in detail.
Madison (Mississippi) Light Artillery (Ward’s)
Location: West Confedeate Avenue, south of McMillan Woods
Commander: Capt. George Ward
Inscription:
ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
HILL’S CORPS PENDER’S DIVISION
POAGUE’S BATTALION WARD’S BATTERY
THE MADISON (MISS.) LIGHT ARTILLERY
Three Napoleons One 12 Pounder
July 2. Late in the evening the Napoleons were placed in position about 400 yards eastward from this point.
July 3. The Napoleons participated actively in all the operations of the artillery during the day including the cannonade preceding Longstreet’s assault withdrawing afterward to a position near here. The Howitzer was kept in the rear and took no part in the battle but was held in readiness to resist any advance of the Union forces.
July 4. In the evening about dusk began the march to Hagerstown.
Losses not reported in detail.
Brooke’s (Virginia) Battery
Location: West Confedeate Avenue, south of McMillan Woods
Commander: Capt. James V. Brooke
Inscription:
ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
HILL’S CORPS PENDER’S DIVISION
POAGUE’S BATTALION BROOKE’S BATTERY
Two Napoleons Two 12 Pounder Howitzers
July 2. Late in the evening the Napoleons were placed in position about 400 yards eastward from this point.
July 3. The Napoleons participated actively in all the operations of the artillery during the day including the cannonade preceding Longstreet’s assault withdrawing afterward to a position near here. The Howitzers were kept in the rear and took no part in the battle but were held in readiness to resist any advance of the Union forces.
July 4. In the evening about dusk began the march to Hagerstown.
Losses not reported in detail.
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