CONFEDERATE VIRGINIA TROOPS
19th Battalion, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Atkinson's)
- Overview:
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19th Heavy Artillery Battalion was organized in June, 1862, with four companies, later
increased to five. 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.
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