Summary Statement: December 31, 1862 – 5th Regiment Artillery, US Regulars

If you are “Willing and Able”* we will look at the 5th Artillery’s portion of the December 31, 1862 summary statement.  Unlike the other regular artillery regiments, the 5th did not have a history dating back to pre-war days.  It was formed on May 4, 1861.  Though a “young” formation, the batteries saw considerable action