7th Independent Battery Wisconsin Light Artillery

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The 7th Independent Battery Wisconsin Light Artillery, nicknamed the "Badger State Flying Artillery," was an artillery battery that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

ActiveOctober 4, 1861, to July 6, 1865
AllegianceUnion
BranchArtillery
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7th Independent Battery Wisconsin Light Artillery
ActiveOctober 4, 1861, to July 6, 1865
CountryUnited States
AllegianceUnion
BranchArtillery
EngagementsBattle of Brice's Crossroads
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Service

The 7th Independent Battery was mustered into service at Racine, Wisconsin, on October 4, 1861.

The battery was mustered out on July 6, 1865.

Total strength and casualties

The 7th Independent Battery initially recruited 158 officers and men. An additional 94 men were recruited as replacements, for a total of 252 men.[1]

The battery suffered 1 officer and 9 enlisted men killed in action or died of wounds and 19 enlisted men who died of disease, for a total of 29 fatalities.[2]

Commanders

  • Captain Richard R. Griffth
  • Captain Harry S. Lee
  • Captain Arthur B. Wheelock[3]

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