Historical Notes:
The 13th Independent Battery, Michigan Light Artillery was organized at Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was mustered in January 20, 1864. Battery "M" was organized at Grand Rapids, Michigan, and mustered into service on January 20, 1864. The battery was mounted and used to fight guerrillas and on patrol duty on February 27, 1865. The Regiment was mustered out July 1, 1865 at Jackson, Michigan. The Battery lost during service 1 Enlisted man killed and 13 Enlisted men by disease. Total 14.
Officers:
Captain Callahan O'Riordan
Assignments:
Organized at Grand Rapids, Mich., and mustered in January 20, 1864. Left State for Washington, D. C, February 3. Attached to Camp Barry, Defenses of Washington, D.C., 22nd Army Corps, to May, 1864. 1st Brigade, Hardin's Division, Defenses North of the Potomac, 22nd Army Corps, to July, 1864. Fort Foote, Defenses North of the Potomac, 22nd Army Corps, to October, 1864. 1st Brigade, Hardin's Division, 22nd Army Corps, to June, 1865.
Service:
Duty at Camp Barry, Defenses of Washington, D.C., until May 14, 1864. Garrison Fort Slemmer, Defenses of Washington, until July, 1864, and Fort Stevens during July. Repulse of Early's attack on Fort Stevens and the Northern Defenses of Washington July 11-12. Duty at Fort Foote until October, and at Fort Sumner until December. Garrison Fort Reno until February, 1865. Battery mounted February 27, 1865, and engaged in operations against guerrillas and patrol duty in Maryland until June, headquarters of the Battery remaining at Fort Reno. Dismounted June 15 and ordered to Jackson, Mich. Mustered out July 1, 1865.
Rosters:
The roster of this unit contains the names of 455 men.
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