Virginia's Southside Light Artillery

Brief History

 * Organized in January 1862
 * It was assigned to the 2nd Regiment Virginia Artillery and when that unit disbanded, it became an independent command.
 * For a time the battery was unattached, then it served in the Department of North Carolina and Southern Virginia and later the Department of Richmond.
 * It participated in various conflicts around Suffolk and in the siege operations against Petersburg. However, much of its service was at Drewry's Bluff.
 * Converted to infantry, the company ended the war at Appomattox. Where 1 officer and 67 men surrendered.
 * Commanders were Captains John W. Brewry and James B. Jones.
 * AKA - Drewry's Company, Virginia Artillery

Companies
Men from Chesterfield County


 * Roster