Service
The 8th Independent Battery was mustered into service at Racine, Wisconsin on January 8, 1862.
The battery was mustered out on August 10, 1865.
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“Mr. Speaker, at a time when the nation is again confronted with necessity for calling its young men into service in the interests of National Security, I cannot see the wisdom of denying our young women the opportunity to serve their country.”
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