Howell's Georgia Battery

Howell's Georgia Battery, part of Major Robert Martin's Artillery Battalion in Walker's Division of Hardee's Corps, was commanded by Captain Evan P. Howell, with 1st Lieutenant W.C. Robson, 2nd Lieutenant T.J. Gilmore, and 2nd Lieutenant R.T. Gibson, and was equipped with two 6-pounder guns and two 12-pounder howitzers. By Captain Howell's order, the section of 6-pounder guns under Lieutenant R.T. Gibson was placed in position on this ground on November 16, 1863, and the horses were returned to the foot of the mountain. During the engagement on November 24, 1863, at 11 A.M., the men were in their places ready for action but could not fire because Walthall's Brigade was engaged with the enemy in advance of the guns. When the supporting line was seen retiring rapidly in disorder, pursued by the enemy in overwhelming numbers, and there was no possibility of removing the guns or repulsing the enemy, the men marched off and left the guns behind. The battery suffered no casualties.

Chattanooga, Tennessee · United States