1st Rhode Island Light, Battery A

Posted to the Project on 26 Aug 08

1st Rhode Island Light Artillery, Battery A was part of the 2nd Corps Artillery Brigade. It consisted of 6 Ordnance Rifles and 139 men under the command of Capt. William A. Albert (1830-1908), a bookkeeper from Providence. The battery was recruited in Providence County and mustered in there on June 6, 1861.

The regimental monument is located along Hancock Avenue on Cemetery Ridge where the unit was engaged on July 2 and 3. It suffered severe casualties.

1st Rhode Island Light, Battery A

2nd Corps Artillery Brigade

Engaged: 6 Ordnance Rifles and 139 men; 3 killed, 28 wounded, 1 missing

Monument: Hancock Avenue

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