Union monuments at Gettysburg > United States Regulars > Artillery
The monument to Battery D of the 2nd United States Artillery is south of Gettysburg on Taneytown Road.
The battery is also referenced on a War Department marker at Antietam.
About Battery D at Gettysburg
The battery brought 109 men to the field serving four 12 pounder Napoleons. Battery D was commanded by Lieutenant Edward B. Wiliston. It arrived on the field on the last day of the battle, was placed in reserve and did not suffer any casualties.
Monument to Battery D, 2nd United States Artillery at Gettysburg
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Text from the monument:
Army of the Potomac
Sixth Corps
Artillery Brigade
Battery D Second U. S. Artillery
four light 12 pounders
Lieut. Edward B. Wiliston commanding
July 3. Arrived with the Corps and took position and remained on Taneytown Road.
Not engaged.
Location of the monument
The monument to Battery D is south of Gettysburg on the east side of Taneytown Road.