4th Independent Battery Wisconsin Light Artillery

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ActiveOctober 10, 1861, to July 3, 1865
AllegianceUnion
BranchArtillery
4th Independent Battery Wisconsin Light Artillery
ActiveOctober 10, 1861, to July 3, 1865
CountryUnited States
AllegianceUnion
BranchArtillery
EngagementsBattle of Drewry's Bluff
Siege of Petersburg
Battle of New Market Heights
Battle of Fair Oaks
Battle of Five Forks

The 4th Independent Battery Wisconsin Light Artillery was an artillery battery that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

The 4th Independent Battery was mustered into service at Racine, Wisconsin, on October 10, 1861.

The battery was mustered out on July 3, 1865.

Total strength and casualties

The 4th Independent Battery initially recruited 151 officers and men. An additional 100 men were recruited as replacements, for a total of 251 men.[1]

The battery suffered 3 enlisted men killed in action or died of wounds and 22 enlisted men who died of disease, for a total of 25 fatalities.[2]

Commanders

  • Captain John F. Vallee
  • Captain George B. Easterly
  • Captain Dorman L. Noggle[3]

Notable people

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