Battle of Williams Station
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The Battle of Williams Station was a minor skirmish during the Pyramid Lake War of 1860. The fight took place following the defeat of Major William Ormsby at the First Battle of Pyramid Lake as U.S. Volunteers entered the war.
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Battle of Williams Station | |||||||
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Part of Pyramid Lake War | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United States | Paiute | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
John C. Hays[2] | Numaga | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
>500 (Washoe Regiment) | 150 warriors[3] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
2 killed[3] | 6 killed[3] |
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