CONFEDERATE FLORIDA TROOPS
Dyke's Company, Florida Light Artillery
- Overview:
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Leon Light Artillery was organized in the spring of 1862 with 79 officers and men. During
March, 1863, it contained 172 effectives and was divided into two companies. One became the
Kilcrease Artillery and the other continued to serve as the Leon Artillery. Assigned to the
Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, this unit fought at Olustee, served in Florida, and in
March, 1865, was at Camp Sumter, Georgia, guarding prisoners. It was included in the surrender
on May 10, 1865. Captains E.E. Dyke and R.H. Gamble were in
command.
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