The monument to the First Battery, Ohio Light Artillery at Antietam is south of the battlefield on Burnside Bridge Road. It was dedicated in 1903. see location
The battery was commanded by Captain James R. McMullin, and was equipped with six 14-pounder James Rifles.
From the monument:
OHIOMonument to the
1st Battery Light Artillery
Commanded by Capt. James R. McMullin
Hugh Ewings (1st) Brig.
Kanawha Division
Ninth Army Corps
Army of the Potomac
This battery occupied position about 250 yards due west of this.
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