Gen. William L. Jackson and fought in small engagements in mid-1863, at White Sulphur Springs Aug. 26-27, and Droop Mountain on Nov. 6.

They were sent to the defense of Richmond, fighting at Hanover Court House and along the Chickahominy River, and helping to halt the advance of Grant at Cold Harbor on June 3.

After Lynchburg, the battery was issued six new 12-pound Napoleon cannons and was assigned to the command of Jubal Early in late 1864.

They fought at Monocacy, Snicker's Ferry, Opequon, Fisher's Hill, and Cedar Creek.

Augustus Chapman was a brigadier-general of the 19th Brigade of Virginia Militia, which he commanded during the first few years of the war.