5th Independent Battery, New York Light Artillery

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Brief History
The 5th Independent Battery, New York Light Artillery was organized at New York City and mustered in November 8, 1861. It served in various locations. Duty in the Shenandoah Valley and in the Department of West Virginia until July, 1865. It mustered out July 6, 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.