Battery B, 1st West Virginia Light Artillery Regiment was an artillery battery that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
| Battery B, 1st West Virginia Light Artillery Regiment | |
|---|---|
 Flag of West Virginia | |
| Active | October 1, 1861 to August 1, 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Artillery |
| Engagements | Battle of Kernstown I First Battle of Rappahannock Station Battle of Droop Mountain Battle of Piedmont Battle of Lynchburg Battle of Cool Spring Ashby Gap Battle of Kernstown II |
Service
editBattery B was organized at Ceredo in western Virginia on October 1, 1861.
Battery B was consolidated with Battery E, 1st West Virginia Light Artillery Regiment on December 31, 1864.
Casualties
editThe 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
edit- Cpt Samuel Davey (October 1861 through March 1862)
- Cpt John V. Keeper (April 1, 1862 through December 31 1864)
References
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