Pvt. Richard Shay

Pvt. Richard Shay

5th Ill. Light Artillery

Renwick’s Elgin Battery

   Enlisted March 3, 1864.

   At the battery Muster In, this battery is armed with six 24 pound Howitzers.
   On April 1, 1863 Battery turned in Four of their 24 pound Howitzers and were issued two 12 pound James Rifles.