19th Battalion, Virginia Heavy Artillery (Atkinson's)

Historical Notes:
The Virginia 19th Heavy Artillery Battalion was organized in June, 1862, with four companies, later increased to five. This unit was attached to the Department of Richmond and served throughout the war defending the city. It was also active at Drewry's Bluff, in the Petersburg siege north of the James River, and around Appomattox. Many were captured at Sayler's Creek, and 1 officer and 44 men surrendered on April 9, 1865. Officers:
Lieutenant Colonel John W. Atkinson and Major N.R. Cary Assignments:
attached to the Department of Richmond Battles:
Drewry's Bluff
Petersburg Siege
Appomattox Campaign
Rosters:
The roster of this unit contains the names of 1330 men.

Company A (Captain James F. Chalmer's Battery) (Smithfield Light Artillery Blues or Old Dominion Artillery) - Isle of Wight County
Company B (Bossieux Guard) - many men previously served in the 39th Virginia Infantry
Company C (1st) (United Artillery) (Originally Company E (1st) Virginia Infantry)
Company C (2nd) (Deas Artillery) - Maryland
Company C (3rd) (Irish Volunteers) (Captain Thornton Triplett's Company Heavy Artillery)
Company D (Captain Joel Henry Campbell's Company Heavy Artillery) - Kyle's Company Heavy Artillery
Company E (1st) Captain Edward M. Alfriend's Company) (formerly Company E. 44th Virginia Infantry
Company E (3rd) (Captain George Golden Savage's Company)
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