The Morris Artillery

The Morris Artillery (HMBPX)

Location: Gettysburg, PA 17325 Adams County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 50.838', W 77° 14.54'

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Rodes's Division - Ewell's Corps

— Army of Northern Virginia —

Army of Northern Virginia
Ewell's Corps Rodes's Division
Carter's Battalion Page's Battery
The Morris Artillery

Four Napoleons

July 1 Not engaged until the Union forces on Seminary Ridge extended their line to the right when it opened upon them with a rapid enfilading fire in support of the Infantry in the conflict which ensued. Meanwhile it suffered from the fire of Union Artillery in the valley north of the town. Afterward moved to the foot of the ridge and aided in dislodging both the Artillery and Infantry of the Eleventh Corps.

July 2 Held in readiness to move into position but was not engaged.

July 3 On Seminary Ridge in reserve.

July 4 After nightfall began the march to Hagerstown.

Losses. Killed and mortally wounded 4. Wounded 26.
Ammunition expended 215 rounds. Horses killed or disabled 17.
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HM NumberHMBPX
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Year Placed1910
Placed ByGettysburg National Military Park Commission
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Date Added Tuesday, September 30th, 2014 at 9:02am PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 308160 N 4413215
Decimal Degrees39.84730000, -77.24233333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 50.838', W 77° 14.54'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 50' 50.28" N, 77° 14' 32.40" W
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Area Code(s)717
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 3599 Confederate Ave, Gettysburg PA 17325, US
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