10th Texas Field Battery
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The 10th Texas Field Battery was an artillery battery that served in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. After being formed in early 1861 by Benjamin H. Pratt, the battery serve
John S. Marmaduke, CSA
Battle of Fort Davidson
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The Battle of Fort Davidson, also known as the Battle of Pilot Knob, was a battle of Price's Missouri Expedition fought on September 27, 1864, near Pilot Knob, Missouri. Confederate troops under the c
10th Texas Field Battery
…Marmaduke's division. On September 27, Price's men were preparing to attack a Union defensive position at Fort Davidson. As part of the preparation for the Battle of Fort Davidson, two guns each from Harris's Missouri Battery and Hynson's battery were attempted to be dragged up to the top of Shepherd Mountain. According to historian…
One side of Fort Davidson as seen today. The crater from the powder magazine blast is visible on the far right. Pilot Knob is the hill at the back.
Battle of Pilot Knob Monument at the site of the fort