8th Battalion, Louisiana Heavy Artillery - Confederate

United States  U.S. Military   Louisiana    Louisiana Military    Louisiana in the Civil War    8th Battalion, Louisiana Heavy Artillery(Confederate)

Brief History
"8th Artillery Battalion was organized during the early spring of 1862 with men from the New Orleans area. The battalion served at Forts Gaines and Morgan, and in August, 1864, most were captured. The unit no longer existed..

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.

Other Sources
National Park Service, The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, (accessed 6 December 2010).