Western Artillery, also known as Capt. Louis A. Vawter’s Co. Virginia Artillery, assigned to Company C, 30th Battalion Virginia Sharpshooters on September 1, 1862. Most members of this company are identified as having served in the 166th Regiment (Monroe County) Va. Militia, Capt. Louis A. Vawter.  See also 30th Battalion Virginia Sharpshooters.

[Source: A Guide to Virginia’s Military Organizations, 1861-1865, by Lee A. Wallace, Jr.]

West Virginia counties contributing soldiers: Monroe