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1st Independent Battery, New York Light Artillery


HISTORICAL NOTES: The 1st battalion, composed of Batteries A and B and known as the Rochester Union Grays, was located at Rochester and was mustered into the U. S. service for the term of 100 days, Aug. 31, 1864, for duty in guarding Confederate prisoners at Elmira. It was mustered out at Rochester Nov. 22, 1864. OFFICERS:
  • Maj., William M. Lewis.
    • ASSIGNMENTS:
  • Guarding Confederate prisoners at Elmira
    • ROSTERS:
    The composite rosters of this unit contains the names of 421 men. BIBLIOGRAPHY:




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