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Robert J. Kidd

Birth
Amherst County, Virginia, USA
Death
20 Jun 1915 (aged 70–71)
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Shawver Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA Add to Map
Memorial ID
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Robert J. Kidd
Name of Regiment: 20th Battalion, Virginia Heavy Artillery - Side: Confederate - Company: D - Soldier's Rank In: Private - Soldier's Rank Out: Private.

CONFEDERATE VIRGINIA TROOPS
20th Battalion, Virginia Heavy Artillery

20th Heavy Artillery Battalion was organized and accepted into Confederate service at Drewry's Bluff, Virginia, in June, 1862. It contained four companies and a fifth was added in September. The unit was attached to the Department of Richmond and aided in the defense of the city. Converted to infantry in 1865, it participated in the Appomattox Campaign and surrendered with 11 men. Majors Johnston DeLagnel and James E. Robertson were in command.

CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS AND SAILORS SYSTEM, National Park Service, Washington, D.C., researched by Richard Parker, July 2011



Son of Robert James and Harriet Kidd Kidd
Husband of Sallie Ann N. Jamison

Contributor: Jo Scott - [email protected]
Robert J. Kidd
Name of Regiment: 20th Battalion, Virginia Heavy Artillery - Side: Confederate - Company: D - Soldier's Rank In: Private - Soldier's Rank Out: Private.

CONFEDERATE VIRGINIA TROOPS
20th Battalion, Virginia Heavy Artillery

20th Heavy Artillery Battalion was organized and accepted into Confederate service at Drewry's Bluff, Virginia, in June, 1862. It contained four companies and a fifth was added in September. The unit was attached to the Department of Richmond and aided in the defense of the city. Converted to infantry in 1865, it participated in the Appomattox Campaign and surrendered with 11 men. Majors Johnston DeLagnel and James E. Robertson were in command.

CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS AND SAILORS SYSTEM, National Park Service, Washington, D.C., researched by Richard Parker, July 2011



Son of Robert James and Harriet Kidd Kidd
Husband of Sallie Ann N. Jamison

Contributor: Jo Scott - [email protected]

Inscription

Pvt. - Company D - 20th BN Virginia HV ARTY C.S.A. - Civil War

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