The Kilcrease Light Artillery was a

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. Headed by Captain Patrick Houston and Captain Frederick L. Villepigue, it was formed in

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in the spring of 1863 upon the dividing of the Leon Light Artillery. The Kilcrease company was assigned to the Department of

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, and Florida, and served at St. Johns Island,

as well as in the

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. The Kilcrease company was also stationed in various locations in Florida. The company was included in the surrender at

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, on May 10, 1865.Florida State University
Villepigue had been a first lieutenant with the Leon Light Artillery and was promoted to

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of the Kilcrease company on May 26, 1863. He served with the Kilcrease Light Artillery until November 22, 1864, when he resigned his commission to become Secretary of the

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Muster of the Kilcrease
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