Battery L, 1st Missouri Light Artillery Regiment
| Battery L, 1st Missouri Light Artillery Regiment | |
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Battery L, 1st Missouri Light Artillery flag | |
| Active | 25 July 1862 – 20 July 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union Missouri |
| Branch | Union Army |
| Type | Artillery |
| Size | Artillery Battery |
| Nickname(s) | Battery A, Schofield's Light Artillery |
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| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Frank Backof |
Battery L, 1st Missouri Light Artillery Regiment was an artillery battery unit from Missouri that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The original Battery L was formed 1 September 1861 but was disbanded in January 1862. The long-term service Battery L was created in October 1862 by reassigning Battery A, Schofield's Light Artillery. Battery L fought at the battles of Prairie Grove and Van Buren in December 1862. Thereafter, the battery performed guard duty at different locations in Missouri, with a foray into Arkansas. The unit was mustered out on 20 July 1865.