8th Independent Battery, Wisconsin Light Artillery

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Brief History
The 8th Independent Battery, Wisconsin Light Artillery was organized at Racine and was mustered in January 8, 1862.It moved to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and did garrison duty there until August, 1865. It was mustered out August 10, 1865.

Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin
Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first.