Members Joe and Deb at the 1861 Battle of Laurel Hill
George McClellan was commander in West Virginia and this battle was a Union Victory. It also caused the death of the first Confederate General of the war, General Robert Garnett. He was related to the other General Garnett who died in Picketts Charge.
Waiting for the Train Robbery to begin in West Virginia.
Deb and Joe's Train Raid with Nibbs Battery in West Virginia, south of Philippi,W.V.
Positioning Gun for Battle of Laurel Hill W.V.
This Cannon barrel was used in both the Mexican War and The Civil War. It shows its War Wounds on the Barrell.
On July 17th Joe and Deb Topinka received their certificates and training from the National Artillery Association, at the 1861 battle of Laurel Hill,W.V. Unlike the original battle where George Mcclellan dominated the field of battle,
the reb's dominated the field. The battle needs more Union support.
Most Northern members that were there were from Western and Central Pa.
Artillery school is held Twice a year in W.V. and is sponsored by;
Roger House, Commander
4th Battalion & Jackson's Battalion, Valley Division
NCWAA Inspector Region 9