Patrick A. Drewry

Enlisted on 6/19/1861 at Jerusalem, VA as a Private.
On 6/19/1861 he mustered into "A" Co. VA 18th Battn Heavy Artillery
(date and method of discharge not given)
He was listed as:
* Hospitalized 12/31/1862 (place not stated)
* Detached 8/31/1864 Belle Isle, VA
* Paroled 4/15/1865 Burkeville Junction, VA (Estimated day)
Promotions:
* Corpl 12/15/1863 (Estimated day)
Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- The Virginia Regimental Histories Series

In the 17 cards of his service record file is a correspondence from the Adjutant Generals Office of September 18, 1953 with Mrs. T. B. Williams of Portsmouth, Virginia, His records may be obtained through the service noted in the announcement above.

18th Battalion, Virginia Heavy Artillery

18th Heavy Artillery Battalion was organized in June, 1862, with men from Norfolk and Alexandria, and Southampton, Isle of Wight, and York counties. It contained five companies and was involved in the defense of Richmond throughout the war. In April, 1865, the unit was assigned to Barton's Brigade as infantry and was involved in various conflicts around Appomattox. It surrendered with 2 officers and 23 men. Major Mark B. Hardin was in command.