Kolb's Alabama Battery

Kolb's Alabama Battery, part of Williams' Artillery Battalion, crossed the Chickamauga at Alexander's Bridge early on September 19, 1863, and was held as the reserve artillery of Buckner's Corps. It took position in rear of his line, where it remained for several hours, occasionally under artillery fire but not engaged. About 11 A.M. on September 20, the battery was ordered forward and took several positions without becoming engaged. About 5 P.M., the battalion came into position on this ground under the direction of Major Porter, chief of artillery, and opened fire on the enemy crossing the road from east to west. The fire was kept up effectively until General Stewart's Division advanced and closed in across the front, when the battery ceased firing. In the battle, 2 men were killed, 1 man was wounded, 1 horse was killed, and 3 horses were wounded.

Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia · United States