Norcom's Battery - Eshleman's Battalion

In the Army of Northern Virginia's Longstreet's Corps Artillery Reserve, Eshleman's Battalion's Norcom's Battery fielded two Napoleons and one 12 pounder Howitzer. On July 3, the Napoleons advanced before daylight into position 150 yards north of Peach Orchard near the Emmitsburg road, but their fire in the forenoon was desultory. They took an active part in the cannonade preceding Longstreet's assault, and one of the guns supported the infantry attack by pushing forward 450 yards and keeping up a vigorous fire. After the assault was repulsed, the Napoleons were moved several hundred yards to the left but were soon disabled and sent to the rear. The Howitzer was brought forward and did effective service until withdrawn after dark. On July 4 at 9 a.m., the battery marched with the battalion to Cashtown to reinforce the cavalry escorting the wagon train. Losses were not reported in detail.

Freedom Township, Pennsylvania · United States