Raine's Battery - Latimer's Battalion

In the Army of Northern Virginia's Ewell's Corps, Johnson's Division, Latimer's Battalion, Raine's Battery, known as the Lee Battery, was equipped with two 20 pounder Parrotts, one 10 pounder Parrott, and one 3 inch rifle. On July 2, the 10 pounder Parrott and 3 inch rifle took position here about 4 p.m. and were engaged in a severe cannonade that lasted over two hours. They also aided in supporting Johnson's infantry attack on Culp's Hill and did not retire to the rear until dark. The 20 pounder Parrotts took an active part in the cannonade from a position some distance behind the other guns. On July 3, the 20 pounder Parrotts were actively engaged in the great cannonade. On July 4, the battery withdrew from the field with the battalion. Its losses were 8 wounded and 3 horses killed.

Pennsylvania · United States