First Battle of Collierville
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This article is about the battle in October 1863. For the battle in November 1863, see Second Battle of Collierville.
The First Battle of Collierville (October 11, 1863), also known as the Battle at the Collierville Depot,[1] was fought during the American Civil War between the United States (Union) and Confederate States. The fighting occurred during a raid in West Tennessee and North Mississippi by Brigadier-General James R. Chalmers, Confederate States Army, commanding the expedition.
It has been suggested that this article be merged with Battle of Collierville. (Discuss) Proposed since May 2024. |
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First Battle of Collierville | |||||||
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Part of the Western Theater of the American Civil War | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United States (Union) | Confederate States | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman
| Brig. Gen. James R. Chalmers | ||||||
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480 infantry |
3,000 cavalry 8 guns | ||||||
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18 dead and 80 wounded or missing | 3 dead and 48 wounded | ||||||
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