Overview
The 25th Ohio Independent Battery Light Artillery served as a Union artillery unit during the American Civil War. Organized from enlisted men of the 2nd Ohio Cavalry at Crane Creek, Missouri, on February 17, 1863, the battery was mustered in for three years’ service. It operated primarily in the Western Theater, with notable service in Missouri and Arkansas. The battery was known for its active participation in expeditions and engagements throughout these states.
Organization & Service
The 25th Ohio Independent Battery Light Artillery was formed at Crane Creek, Missouri, on February 17, 1863, from members of the 2nd Ohio Cavalry. Captain Julius L. Hadley was its initial commanding officer. The battery was attached to various commands operating in Missouri and Arkansas during its service.
Throughout the summer of 1863, the battery participated in several expeditions in Missouri and Arkansas, including the battle of Brownsville, Arkansas. It was frequently engaged in skirmishes and operations until September 1863, when it entered Little Rock. The unit remained stationed at Little Rock during September and October, and continued to operate against Confederate forces in southern Arkansas. For the remainder of 1863, the battery performed garrison and field duties at various locations in Arkansas.
After reorganization as a veteran battery, the 25th Ohio continued its service at Little Rock, Arkansas, where it remained on duty until the close of the war. The battery was ordered to Camp Chase, Ohio, and was mustered out on December 12, 1865, in accordance with orders from the War Department.
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Engagements & Campaigns
- Expeditions in Missouri and Arkansas (Summer 1863)
- Battle of Brownsville, Arkansas
- Operations around Little Rock, Arkansas (September–October 1863)
- Operations in Southern Arkansas (Late 1863)
- Garrison duty at Little Rock, Arkansas (1864–1865)
Casualties
Specific casualty figures for the 25th Ohio Independent Battery Light Artillery are not detailed in available primary sources.
Field Officers & Commanders
- Captain Julius L. Hadley
- First Lieutenant Edward B. Hubbard
- First Lieutenant Gilbert J. Doolittle
- First Lieutenant Edward F. Webster
- First Lieutenant Alexander C. Ruple
- First Lieutenant Stephen Clifford
- Second Lieutenant Joseph R. Johnston
- Second Lieutenant Thomas M. Morley
- Second Lieutenant Leonard Doolittle
- Second Lieutenant Bina H. Rickard
- Second Lieutenant Ashley B. Crane
Regimental Roster
The complete roster of officers and enlisted men who served in the 25th Ohio Independent Battery Light Artillery is available on the regiment’s roster page. This resource provides names, ranks, and additional service details for those who served during the battery’s term of service.
To view the full roster, visit the 25th Ohio Independent Battery Light Artillery Roster page.
Sources & References
- Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Vol. 22, 34, 41 (reports and correspondence relating to operations in Missouri and Arkansas)
- Ohio Roster Commission, Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio in the War of the Rebellion
- Dyer, Frederick H., A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion
- The Union Army, Vol. 2 (Federal Publishing Company, 1908)