Crenshaw's Battery

The marker to Crenshaw's Battery is southwest of Gettysburg on West Confederate Avenue

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From the marker:

Army of Northern Virginia
Hill's Corps Artillery Reserve
Pegram's Battalion Crenshaw's' Battery
Two Napoleons Two 12 Pounder Howitzers

July 1. The Napoleons occupied the ridge west of Herr's Tavern and took an active part in the battle. The howitzers were not engaged.

July 2. Early in the morning all the guns took position here and were actively engaged throughout the day. Sometimes annoyed by sharpshooters which the howitzers aided in silencing.

July 3. Remained here and participated in all the operations of the artillery.

July 4. About sunset withdrew and began the march to Hagerstown.

Losses not reported in detail.