2nd Independent Battery Wisconsin Light Artillery

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ActiveOctober 10, 1861, to July 10, 1865
AllegianceUnion
BranchArtillery
2nd Independent Battery Wisconsin Light Artillery
ActiveOctober 10, 1861, to July 10, 1865
CountryUnited States
AllegianceUnion
BranchArtillery
EngagementsDix's Peninsula Campaign

The 2nd Independent Battery Wisconsin Light Artillery was an artillery battery that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

The 2nd Independent Battery was mustered into service at Racine, Wisconsin, on October 10, 1861.

The battery was mustered out on July 10, 1865.

Total strength and casualties

The 2nd Independent Battery initially recruited 153 officers and men. An additional 42 men were recruited as replacements, for a total of 195 men.[1]

The regiment suffered 12 enlisted men who died of disease, for a total of 12 fatalities.[2]

Commanders

  • Captain Ernst F. Herzberg
  • Captain Charles Beger[3]

See also

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