Military
3
The 3rd Wisconsin Battery, part of the 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, 21st Army Corps, was under the command of 1st Lieutenant Courtland Livingston. On the morning of September 19, 1863, it fought in front of the Viniard House until forced to retire, then occupied and held this position until night. It successfully aided in repulsing the enemy's advance from Hall's Ford to the Lafayette Road north of Viniard House by firing on his flank. On the morning of the 20th it changed position to the hill north of the Dyer House. About 11:30 a.m. it was caught in the disaster caused by the enemy's charge through the Dyer Field, losing five guns and 26 men killed, wounded, and missing. Captain Lu. H. Drury had been wounded on September 13, 1863, near Lee and Gordon's Mills.
Hear stories like this as you drive
ExploreHere reads historical markers out loud as you pass them: over 325,000 stories across the US. No account needed.
4.7 · 800+ ratings · Free
FIND IT
Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia · United States
