Crenshaw's Battery was formed by Captain William G. Crenshaw (1824-1897) and enlisted in the Confederate Army 14 March 1862. Crenshaw resigned his commission 15 April 1863 to become a purchasing agent for the Confederate government in England. Captain Thomas Ellet (1833-1906) commanded the battery from 15 April 1863 until it was disbanded 9 April 1865. The battery was also known as Captain Eilett's Company, Virginia Light Artillery and served in Walker's and Pegram's Battalions, Reserve Artillery.
Crenshaw's Battery was armed from March 14, 1862 with two 10-lb Parrotts, two 12-lb Howitzers and two 6-lb Smoothbores. From July 1, 1863 to December 28, 1864, the batttery was armed with four 12-lb Napoleons.
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Soldier's Notes
Crenshaw Artillery Descendants Roll Call
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