Battery "D" West Virginia Light Artillery
The Battery "D" West Virginia Light Artillery was an artillery battery that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
| Battery "D" West Virginia Light Artillery | |
|---|---|
 Flag of West Virginia | |
| Active | August 20, 1862 to June 27, 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Artillery |
| Engagements | Battle of Winchester Battle of New Market Battle of Piedmont |
Service
Battery "D" was organized at Wheeling in western Virginia on August 20, 1862.
Battery "D" was mustered out on June 27, 1865.
Casualties
The 1st West Virginia Light Artillery regiment lost 33 men, killed and died of wounds; 131 men, died of disease, accident or in prison; total deaths, 164 men. (all 8 batteries)
[Source: Regimental Losses in the American Civil War, 1861–1865, by William F. Fox]
Commander
Captain John Carlin
References
See also
- West Virginia Units in the Civil War
- West Virginia in the Civil War
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