Marye's Battery - Pegram's Battalion

Artillery Reserve - Hill's Corps

Army of Northern Virginia

Hill's Corps Artillery Reserve

Pegram's Battalion Marye's Battery

The Fredericksburg Artillery

Two Napoleons, Two 10 pounder Parrotts

July 1 This Battery fired the first cannon-shot of the battle from a point near the south side of the Chambersburg Pike on the ridge west of Herr's Tavern and was actively engaged until the close of the day's conflict.

July 2 Early in the morning took position here. Opened at intervals upon the Union lines and enfiladed their batteries when they sought to concentrate their fire upon the Confederate right.

July 3 Participated actively in all the operations of the artillery including the cannonade which preceded Longstreet's assault.

July 4 About sunset withdrew and began the march to Hagerstown.

Losses not reported in detail.

Marker is on West Confederate Avenue, on the right when traveling south.

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