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The second significant artillery unit raised in Memphis was the Appeal Battery. Sponsored by Memphis’ daily newspaper, The Appeal, (later the Commercial Appeal), the battery was mustered into service by Capt. W.C. Bryan on May 6th, 1862. Ten members of the staff of the Appeal, half the employees, joined the battery.
The unit was issued four cannons in Memphis: two 3″ Iron Ordnance Rifles and two 12lb bronze field howitzers. These likely came from the Quinby & Robinson Company of Memphis.
The unit served gallantly at the battle of Corinth, Miss. and Vicksburg, Miss, among others.
This battery was reactivated during World War I and served with distinction in France.

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