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Battery E, 1st Illinois Light Artillery also known as Waterhouse's Battery was attached to Sherman’s Division on April 5, 1862 the day before the Battle of Shiloh. The battery under the command of Captain Allen C. Waterhouse was positioned above the Shiloh Branch overlooking the Rea House. On Sunday morning at about 7 am, 1 section of 2 guns was moved about 300 yards forward on the right flank of the 53rd Ohio Infantry. This position was maintained for about 30 minutes then this section was recalled to join the battery above the spring.
Waterhouse’s men held their position till 9:30 when they retired toward the Hamburg-Purdy Road and eventually to Pittsburg Landing. In the retreat one 3.5” James rifle and two 4.5” James rifles were abandoned due to overwhelming numbers of the enemy. Captain Waterhouse and his second-in-command were wounded and command devolved to Lieutenant John Fitch.
I will have follow up posts to in more detail the actions of this unit but now I wish to share photos of the various monuments and tablest that maked the positions held by Battery E. I am a poor photographer, so I posting connections to existing photos from 2 members
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David
@MS2623 has a excellent post with photos of Battery E and the area they were assigned
@mt155 is a fatastic photographer and his work needs to be shared with others!
Another of @mt155 threads
Waterhouse’s men held their position till 9:30 when they retired toward the Hamburg-Purdy Road and eventually to Pittsburg Landing. In the retreat one 3.5” James rifle and two 4.5” James rifles were abandoned due to overwhelming numbers of the enemy. Captain Waterhouse and his second-in-command were wounded and command devolved to Lieutenant John Fitch.
I will have follow up posts to in more detail the actions of this unit but now I wish to share photos of the various monuments and tablest that maked the positions held by Battery E. I am a poor photographer, so I posting connections to existing photos from 2 members
Regards
David
@MS2623 has a excellent post with photos of Battery E and the area they were assigned
Rhea Springs from a soldiers view | Shiloh / Pittsburg Landing
Taken at eastern corinth road where the 16th AL made their approach to the field. Holler behind Rhea field where major John mcgaughey was injured. View of Rhea springs from waterhouse for artillery The view woods brigade had of waterhouse battery
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@mt155 is a fatastic photographer and his work needs to be shared with others!
Waterhouse | Contemporary Photos of Sites & Events
Another photo take during The Epic Hike weekend at Shiloh. Waterhouse's morning position in Rhea Field.
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Another of @mt155 threads
Waterhouse in Rhea Field | Shiloh / Pittsburg Landing
One section of Waterhouse's Battery in Rhea Field. From the woods in front came the 6th Mississippi who lost over half of their numbers on the morning of April 6th 1862. Shiloh National Military Park Shiloh, TN
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