Artillery Units: 22nd Ohio Battery, Independent Light Artillery
The biographical sketches here show only those members of the unit who wrote letters to their local newspapers. Information may be drawn from the unit roster, newspaper obituaries, or other biographical sources.
Captain Amos B. Alger
Amos B. Alger enlisted as a 23 year old Corporal in the 11th Ohio Battery on
September 17, 1861, mustering into service October 17, 1861. Promoted to Sergeant
then commissioned Second Lieutenant to date November 20, 1862, he resigned his
commission February 9, 1863. Returning to Columbus, he received a commission as
First Lieutenant in the forming 22nd Ohio Battery, his commission dating to July
14, 1863. Captured January 3, 1864 at the Battle of Jonesville, he was promoted
to Captain to date February 19, 1864 and mustered out July 13, 1865 at Camp
Chase, Ohio.
Letter: Bucyrus Journal: April 3, 1863
