CONFEDERATE VIRGINIA TROOPS
18th Battalion, Virginia Heavy Artillery
- Overview:
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18th Heavy Artillery Battalion was organized in June, 1862, with men from Norfolk and
Alexandria, and Southampton, Isle of Wight, and York counties. It contained five companies and
was involved in the defense of Richmond throughout the war. In April, 1865, the unit was
assigned to Barton's Brigade as infantry and was involved in various conflicts around Appomattox. It surrendered with 2 officers
and 23 men. Major Mark B. Hardin was in command.
Predecessor unit:
Alexandria Light Artillery was organized in March, 1861, and mustered into Confederate service in April. The unit fought at First Manassas and in April, 1862, totalled 77 effectives. Later it served in Kershaw's Brigade, saw action in the Seven Days' Battles, then was assigned to C.E. Lightfoot's Battalion in the Department of Richmond. In January, 1864, the company was dismounted and merged into the 18th Battalion Virginia Heavy Artillery. Captains Delaware Kemper and David L. Smoot were its commanders.
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