Light Artillery (United States)


The Light Artillery Regiment was an artillery regiment which served in the United States Army from 1808 to 1821.

History

It was formed in 1808 and consisted of 10 companies. It served in the War of 1812 and fought in the following battles -
After the War of 1812, the companies of the Light Artillery Regiment served mostly at coastal fortifications.
In 1821 the Light Artillery Regiment was consolidated with the Corps of Artillery to form four artillery regiments with 9 companies each. Of the regiments 10 companies, five were assigned to the 1st Artillery, two were assigned to the 3rd Artillery, two were assigned to the 4th Artillery and one was disbanded in April 1821.
The Light Artillery Regiment was commanded by Colonel Moses Porter from 12 March 1812 to 1 June 1821.