Battery B, 3rd Rhode Island Heavy Artillery
| 3rd Rhode Island Heavy Artillery | |
|---|---|
| Active | December 19, 1861 - August 27, 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Heavy artillery |
| Type | Regiment |
| Size | 12 companies |
| Engagements | |
| Company A, 3rd Rhode Island Heavy Artillery | |
|---|---|
| Active | December 19, 1861 - August 27, 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Heavy artillery |
| Engagements |
Second Battle of Charleston Harbor Battle of Gainesville (detachment) Battle of Honey Hill |
| Company B, 3rd Rhode Island Heavy Artillery | |
|---|---|
| Active | December 19, 1861 - August 27, 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Heavy artillery |
| Engagements |
Battle of Fort Pulaski Battle of Secessionville First Battle of Fort Wagner Second Battle of Fort Wagner |
| Company C, 3rd Rhode Island Heavy Artillery | |
|---|---|
| Active | December 19, 1861 - June 9, 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Heavy artillery |
| Engagements |
Battle of Secessionville First Battle of Fort Wagner Battle of Olustee Bermuda Hundred Campaign Siege of Petersburg Second Battle of Deep Bottom Battle of Chaffin's Farm Battle of Darbytown and New Market Roads Third Battle of Petersburg |
| Company D, 3rd Rhode Island Heavy Artillery | |
|---|---|
| Active |
December 19, 1861 - October 4, 1864 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Type | Heavy artillery |
| Engagements |
First Battle of Fort Wagner Second Battle of Fort Wagner |
| Company E, 3rd Rhode Island Heavy Artillery | |
|---|---|
| Active | December 19, 1861 - October 4, 1864 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Heavy artillery |
| Engagements | Battle of Secessionville |
| Company F, 3rd Rhode Island Heavy Artillery | |
|---|---|
| Active | December 19, 1861 - October 4, 1864 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Heavy artillery |
| Engagements |
Battle of Fort Pulaski Battle of Secessionville |
| Company G, 3rd Rhode Island Heavy Artillery | |
|---|---|
| Active | December 19, 1861 - October 4, 1864 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Heavy artillery |
| Company H, 3rd Rhode Island Heavy Artillery | |
|---|---|
| Active | December 19, 1861 - October 4, 1864 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Heavy artillery |
| Engagements |
Battle of Fort Pulaski Battle of Secessionville First Battle of Fort Wagner Second Battle of Fort Wagner |
| Company I, 3rd Rhode Island Heavy Artillery | |
|---|---|
| Active | December 19, 1861 - October 4, 1864 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Heavy artillery |
| Engagements |
First Battle of Fort Wagner Second Battle of Fort Wagner Second Battle of Charleston Harbor |
3rd Rhode Island Heavy Artillery was a heavy artillery regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
The 3rd Rhode Island Heavy Artillery was initially organized in Providence, Rhode Island as the 3rd Rhode Island Infantry in August 1861. It was officially changed to heavy artillery on December 19, 1861 at Hilton Head, South Carolina. It consisted of 12 batteries designated 'A' through to 'M'. The regiment was the largest unit fielded by Rhode Island during the war, with more than 2,000 men serving in it during the period of its existence, drawing its recruits from the settlements of Providence, Warwick and Pawtucket. It served in a variety of roles, including as both light and heavy artillery, engineers, infantry and cavalry, as well as manning US Navy gunboats. The regiment fought in battles in Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. The 3rd Rhode Island Heavy Artillery's term of service ended on August 27, 1865.
The 3rd Rhode Island Heavy Artillery received the following battle honors for its service during the war:
Company A, 3rd Rhode Island Heavy Artillery was initially organized in Providence, Rhode Island as the 3rd Rhode Island Infantry in August 1861. It was officially changed to heavy artillery on December 19, 1861 at Hilton Head, South Carolina.
The company was attached to Sherman's Expeditionary Corps to April 1862. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, Department of the South, to July 1862. U.S. Forces Hilton Head, South Carolina, Department of the South, to September 1862. U.S. Forces Hilton Head, South Carolina, X Corps, Department of the South, to January 1863. District of Beaufort, South Carolina, X Corps, to November 1863. Morris Island, South Carolina, X Corps, Department of the South, to December 1863. Folly Island, South Carolina, X Corps, to January 1864. District of Hilton Head, South Carolina, X Corps, to April 1864. District of Florida, Department of the South, to October 1864. District of Beaufort, South Carolina, 2nd Separate Brigade, Department of the South, to November 1864. Artillery Brigade, Coast Division, Department of the South, to January 1865. District of Beaufort, South Carolina, 2nd Separate Brigade, Department of the South, and Department of South Carolina, to August 1865.
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