Chicago Board of Trade Independent Battery Light Artillery
| Company type | Military unit |
|---|---|
| Industry | Military |
| Founded | August 1, 1862 |
| Defunct | June 30, 1865 |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
Key people | Captain James H. Stokes, Captain George I. Robinson |
The Chicago Board of Trade Battery served as an artillery battery within the Union Army throughout the duration of the American Civil War.
Service
Organized in Chicago, Illinois, the battery officially entered service on August 1, 1862, under the patronage of the Chicago Board of Trade, from which it derived its name. In March 1863, the unit underwent a transformation from a mounted field artillery formation to a "flying" horse artillery battery, distinguishing itself as the sole flying artillery unit among the Union forces in the Western theater. The battery was formally discharged in Chicago on June 30, 1865.
Total strength and casualties
Throughout its service, the battery incurred a total of 19 deaths: 10 enlisted personnel were killed in action or succumbed to wounds received in battle, while 9 others died due to illness.
Commanders
- Captain James H. Stokes (1816–1890) – completed service and mustered out on August 22, 1864, following the end of his enlistment
- Captain George I. Robinson – discharged alongside the battery at war’s conclusion
Notable soldiers
- Phil Auten (1840–1919) – prominent business figure and part-owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates
See also
Notes
References
External links
- Battle of Stone's River blog
- Historical Sketch of the Chicago Board of Trade Battery, 1902
- Chicago Board of Trade Battery at Chickamauga
- Song: "The Plains of Tennessee", lyrics by Thomas Hollingsworth (1863), composed by T. Martin Towne.