20th Independent Battery, New York Volunteer Artillery
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Active1862 to July 31, 1865
DisbandedJuly 31, 1865
Allegiance
United States
Union
United StatesUnion
Branch
United States Army
Union Army
United States ArmyUnion Army
| 20th Independent Battery, New York Volunteer Artillery | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1862 to July 31, 1865 |
| Disbanded | July 31, 1865 |
| Allegiance | United States Union |
| Branch | United States Army Union Army |
| Type | Artillery |
| Engagements | American Civil War |
| Commanders | |
| Captain | B Franklin Ryer |
The 20th Independent Battery, New York Volunteer Artillery was an American Civil War regiment based in New York.[1]
It was mustered into the service of the United States for three years from September until December 1862; on 31 July 1865, it was discharged.[1]
From January 1863 it served at Fort Schuyler under Captain B Franklin Ryer; from July 1864 it served at Fort Columbus.[1]
In total, six enlisted men were lost by death from disease and other causes.[1]
One section of the Battery took part in quelling the New York Draft Riots.[1][2]
