1st Iowa Independent Battery Light Artillery
Military unit
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The 1st Iowa Light Artillery Battery was a light artillery battery from Iowa that served in the Union Army between August 17, 1861, and July 5, 1865, during the American Civil War.
| 1st Iowa Light Artillery Battery | |
|---|---|
1st Iowa Light Artillery Battery flag | |
| Active | August 17, 1861 – July 5, 1865 |
| Disbanded | July 5, 1865 |
| Country |  United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Artillery |
| Size | Battery |
| Engagements | American Civil War |
| Commanders | |
| Captain | Charles H. Fletcher Junius A. Jones Henry H. Griffiths William H. Gay |
| 1st Lieutenant | Virgil J. David Orrin W. Gambell Thomas A. Ijams James W. Williams |
Service
The 1st Iowa Light Artillery was mustered into Federal service at Burlington, Iowa for a three-year enlistment on August 17, 1861. The regiment was mustered out of Federal service on July 5, 1865.