CONFEDERATE VIRGINIA TROOPS
20th Battalion, Virginia Heavy Artillery
- Overview:
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20th Heavy Artillery Battalion was organized and accepted into Confederate service at
Drewry's Bluff, Virginia, in June, 1862. It contained four companies and a fifth was added in
September. The unit was attached to the Department of Richmond and aided in the defense of the
city. Converted to infantry in 1865, it participated in the Appomattox Campaign and surrendered
with 11 men. Majors Johnston DeLagnel and James E. Robertson were in command.
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