Dyke's Company, Florida Light Artillery Leon Light Artillery (Confederate)

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Brief History
Dyke's Company, Florida Light Artillery Leon Light Artillery was organized in the spring of 1862. During March, 1863, it contained 172 effectives and was divided into two companies. It was included in the surrender on May 10, 1865. Captains E.E. Dyke and R.H. Gamble were in command.

Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin
Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first.