The Bedford Virginia Artillery

The Bedford Virginia Artillery, Jordon's Battery in Alexander's Battalion of Longstreet's Corps Artillery Reserve, Army of Northern Virginia, was equipped with four 3 inch rifles. On July 2 it took position here at 4:30 p.m., fired a few rounds at the Peach Orchard, joined the infantry charge, and afterward occupied a position on the crest near the Peach Orchard, where it was actively engaged until night. On July 3 it remained near the same position on the main artillery line, took part in the cannonade preceding Longstreet's final assault, and aided in supporting that assault, then retired from the front after night. On July 4 it stayed in position near here until 4 p.m., then withdrew to Marsh Creek on Fairfield Road. Its losses were serious but not reported in detail.

Freedom Township, Pennsylvania · United States