6th New York Independent Battery

On the west side of Emmitsburg road north of the Leister Farm. (see map >)

The battery was commanded by Captain Joseph W. Martin. It brought 130 men to the field serving six 3" Ordnance Rifles, and suffered 1 man wounded.

From the front of the monument:

6th Independent Battery
New York Artillery
1st Brig. Horse Artillery
Cavalry Corps

From the rear:

Occupied this position
July 3rd, 1863.
Mustered into service
July 15th, 1861
Mustered out of service
July 8th, 1865

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