This roster includes the known officers and enlisted men of the 4th Ohio Independent Battery Light Artillery, organized by Field & Staff and Companies A through K. Information is drawn from 19th-century state adjutant general reports, the Official Records, and verified regimental histories.
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For an overview of this regiment’s organization, service, engagements, and casualties, see the regiment summary page.
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Field & Staff
- Captain Louis Hoffman – Original commanding officer; mustered in August 17, 1861.
- Captain George Froehlich – Succeeded Hoffman; dates of promotion and service noted in official records.
- First Lieutenant Louis Piderit – Served as First Lieutenant; details of service in adjutant general reports.
- First Lieutenant Louis Zimmerer – Served as First Lieutenant; service noted in regimental records.
- Second Lieutenant Max Frank – Served as Second Lieutenant; further details in state reports.
- Second Lieutenant George H. Haug – Served as Second Lieutenant; service details in official records.
- Second Lieutenant George Hust – Served as Second Lieutenant; service noted in adjutant general reports.
Company A
As an independent battery, the 4th Ohio Light Artillery was not organized by companies. The roster of enlisted men and non-commissioned officers is recorded collectively below.
Enlisted Men
Records for individual enlisted men are found in the state adjutant general reports and regimental returns. Names and service details will be listed here as available from primary sources.
Non-Commissioned Staff
- Sergeant Major – Name and service details to be added from official rosters.
- Quartermaster Sergeant – Name and service details to be added from official rosters.
- Other Non-Commissioned Officers – Details to be added as available.
Unassigned Recruits
Some recruits and late enlistees may not be assigned to specific sections in the available records. Their names and service notes will be included here as identified in primary sources.
Consolidations or Transfers
On March 29, 1865, the 4th Ohio Independent Battery Light Artillery was consolidated with the 10th Independent Ohio Battery. Remaining veterans and recruits were transferred at that time.
Sources & Notes
- Official Records of the War of the Rebellion, Series I, relevant volumes and parts covering the Western Theater and artillery units.
- State Adjutant General Report for Ohio (various years, volumes covering artillery units, including muster rolls and casualty lists).
- Dyer’s Compendium.
- Fox, “Regimental Losses in the American Civil War.”
- The Union Army, Federal Publishing Company, 1908, Volume 2.