Battery "B" West Virginia Light Artillery
| Battery "B" West Virginia Light Artillery | |
|---|---|
|
Flag of West Virginia | |
| Active | October 1, 1861 to August 1, 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Artillery |
| Engagements |
Battle of Kernstown I Battle of Droop Mountain Battle of Cedar Mountain Battle of Kernstown II |
Battery "B" West Virginia Light Artillery was an artillery battery that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Service
Battery "B" was organized at Ceredo in western Virginia on October 1, 1861.
Battery "B" was consolidated with Battery "E" West Virginia Light Artillery on December 31, 1864.
Commander
- Cpt Samuel Davey (October 1861 through March 1862)
- Cpt John V. Keeper (April 1, 1862 through December 31 1864)
References
- The Civil War Archive
- Theodore Lang, "Loyal West Virginia from 1861 to 1865", The Deutsch Publishing Co, Baltimore MD, 1895 pp 311 - 312
See also
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