19th Battalion, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Atkinson's) (Confederate)

Brief History

 * Organized in June, 1862, with four companies, later increased to five.
 * April 1862, men from the United Light Artillery were transferred to the artillery and assigned to the 19th Battalion Virginia Artillery.
 * This unit was attached to the Department of Richmond and served throughout the war defending the city.
 * It was also active at Drewry's Bluff, in the Petersburg siege north of the James River, and around Appomattox.
 * Many were captured at Sayler's Creek, and 1 officer and 44 men surrendered on April 9, 1865.
 * Lieutenant Colonel John W. Atkinson and Major N. R. Cary were in command.

Companies
Company A


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Company B


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Company B3rd


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Company C


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Company C3rd


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Company D


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Company E


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Company E1st


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Company E3rd


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