CONFEDERATE MISSOURI TROOPS
Landis' Company, Missouri Light Artillery
- Overview:
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Landis' Battery was formed early in 1862, moved east of the Mississippi River, and in May
totalled 62 men. After being involved in the engagements at Iuka and Corinth, it was assigned to Bowen's
command, Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana. The unit served throughout the difficult
Vicksburg siege and was
captured on July 4, 1863. It sustained 10 casualties at Corinth and at Vicksburg had 4 killed and 6
wounded. After the exchange it was not reorganized. Captain John C. Landis was in
command.
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