Capt. J. T. Kanapaux's Co. Light Artillery (Lafayette Artillery)

Historical Notes:
The Lafayette Light artillery was formed late in 1861 with about 60 officers and men. It was a company of the SC 1st Artillery Regiment although the names do not appear with that unit. It was first stationed at Fort Pickens (stono), then was assigned to the Dept. of SC, GA, and Fl, & was active in the Charleston area and in various locations in SC. During February, 1865, it totaled 81 effectives and in April was attached to C.L. Stevenson's Division, Army of TN. Officers:

John Theodore Kanapaux, Captain

M.P. O'Connor, 1st Lt., r. 4/22/1863

Louis F. LeBleux, 1st Lt., r. 11/6/1862

C.J. Zealy, 1st Lt.

G.W. Amiar, 2nd Lt., r. 4/30/1863

Albert Victor Kanapaux, 2nd Lt.

Thomas W. Bolger, 2nd Lt.

Assignments:

Dept. of SC, GA, and Fl

attached to C.L. Stevenson's Division, Army of TN.

Battles:
Carolinas Campaign SC (FEB - APR 1865)
Roster:
The roster of this unit contains the names of 272 men.

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