13th New York Artillery
Posted to the Project on 24 Jan 08
The 13th New York Independent Battery was a member of the 11th Corps Artillery Brigade. It was nicknamed “Baker’s Brigade Artillery” and was made up of 4 Ordnance Rifles and 118 men under the command of Lt. William Wheeler (1836-1864). Wheeler, a Harvard educated lawyer from New York City, was killed in action at Marietta (Georgia) in June 1864.
This unit was originally raised in New York City as part of the famous Philadelphia Brigade. It was mustered in to Federal service on October 15, 1861.
The Battery’s monument is located along Howard Avenue on the 11th Corps July 1st battle line.
13th New York Artillery
11th Corps Artillery Brigade
4 Ordnance rifles, 118 men; 8 wounded, 3 missing
Monument: Howard Avenue