2nd Battery Ohio Light Artillery

Monument is located on Union Avenue at the second turn past Tour Stop #15. This unit was attached to Brig. Gen. Alvin P. Hovey's 12th Division, Maj. Generals John A. McClernand's (relieved of command 19 June 1863) and Edward O.C. Ord's XIII Army Corps, and commanded by Lt. Augustus Beach.
 
Stone Monument with rounded top, featuring a spoked wheel and crossed sponge rammers. Inscription reads: Second Battery. Lieut. Augustus Beach./12th Div., 13th Corps./OHIO
2nd Battery Ohio Light Artillery Regimental Monument

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Last updated: July 2, 2024

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