Battle Detail

Namozine Church

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Campaign:: Appomatox Campaign
Date(s):: March-April 1865
Principal Commanders:: Major General George Custer [US] Major General Fitzhugh Lee [CS]
Forces Engaged:: 0 total (US 0; CS 0;)
Estimated Casualties:: 81 total (US 81; CS 0;)
Description:: Rearguard cavalry action. A brigade of Union cavalry under Col. William Well's (Custer's Division) attacked Fitzhugh Lee's cavalry near Namozine Church on April 3. Confederate Gen. Rufus Barringer was captured nearby.
Results:: Indecisive
CWSAC Reference #:: VA124
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