This famous battery fired the first cannon shots in the Shenandoah Valley at Hainesville on July 2, 1861. The Rockbridge cannoneers shed their first blood in the Confederate victory at Bull Run. Under Stonewall Jackson they endured the Bath-Romney campaign during January 1862. In the Valley campaign they fought with distinction at Kernstown, Winchester and Port Republic. The Stonewall Battery earned new honours at Malvern Hill, Cedar Mountain, Second Manassas, Harper’s Ferry, Sharpsburg and Fredericksburg.
It was detached for sure as the artillery was reorganized at certain points. At Gettysburg, the Rockbridge was part of the II corps' reserve artillery.
The Rockbridge Artillery Battery was historically part of stonewall brigade in the early years of the war. We are a small group of people who serve the 33rd Virginia by proving artillery support for afar using Teamspeak and coordination. The battery is lead by Captain Menelaos and will consist of volunteers from various NW regiments. There will be assigned gunners (Corporals) and loaders (Privates). You can easily rise through the ranks if shown enough interest. NCO position are open to those wishing to learn how to become designated spotters and officers.
Lieutenant - Lt - (Section Chiefs) :These men are in command of an individual cannon and directs the gunner to correct positions. This is a high rank and extreme discipline is required to gain it if interested.
Sergeant (Chiefs of the Piece) Have the duty of being Artillery guards, these people must be able to fill any missing role in combat whether it be loading or firing equipment
Corporal (Gunners) These are designated gunners, they operate the artillery and work with higher officers to find targets and eliminate them for afar.
Private (Cannoneers) These are loaders, rammers, and everything relating to the upkeep the cannon. The first rank of the battery, must listen to orders carefully.
Captain Menelaos
Private Lordbale
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Signed Captain Menelaos, 33rd Virginia Artillery.
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Signed Captain Menelaos, 33rd Virginia Artillery.