The History of Battery H, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery, in the War to Preserve the Union, 1861-1865 (Classic Reprint)

Inside the History of Battery H, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery

This concise, portrait‑style history profiles the men who served with Battery H during the Civil War, from enlistment through muster out. It weaves biographical sketches with key moments of service, including drills, marches, and battles around Washington, Petersburg, and beyond. The focus is on the people who wore the battery’s badge and how their experiences shaped the unit’s legacy.

The book presents a series of individual stories—birthplaces, careers, and community ties—intertwined with the battery’s discipline, leadership, and acts of endurance. You’ll read about captains, lieutenants, and enlisted men as they move from training grounds to front lines, sharing the challenges they faced and the honors they earned. The narrative also covers the unit’s command changes, postwar affiliations, and the ongoing efforts to preserve its history for future generations.
What you’ll experience

• Biographical snapshots of Battery H members and their paths to the war
• A sense of daily life, duty, and military progression from camp to battle
• Context for the battery’s actions in major campaigns and its relationships with fellow units
• Notes on veterans’ organizations and the lasting impact of Civil War service

Ideal for readers of Civil War military histories, Rhode Island history, and veterans’ biographies who want a focused look at a single artillery unit and the people who defined its story.

Ideal for readers of Civil War military histories, Rhode Island history, and veterans’ biographies who want a focused look at a single artillery unit and the people who defined its story.