The following Union army units were involved in the Battle of Lynchburg on June 17–18, 1864, near Lynchburg, Virginia, in the American Civil War. The Confederate units are shown separately. The Union force, commanded by Major General David Hunter, consisted of two infantry divisions and two infantry divisions—plus artillery. Hunter's army was repelled by Confederate forces that arrived in Lynchburg right before the battle. Confederate cavalry units delayed the Union approach to Lynchburg, enabling Confederate infantry forces to arrive in Lynchburg in time to defend the city.
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Units listed under "Regiments and Others" are regiments unless noted otherwise. Military rank LG = Lieutenant General MG = Major General BG = Brigadier General Col = Colonel Ltc = Lieutenant Colonel Maj = Major Capt = Captain Lt = 1st Lieutenant
Other w = wounded k = killed det = Detachment MOH = Medal of Honor
Union Army Department of West Virginia Major General David Hunter was commander of the Department of West Virginia. Col David Hunter Strother, 3rd West Virginia Cavalry, Chief of Staff Capt Henry A. du Pont, Chief of Artillery Maj Daniel Harkins, 1st New York Cavalry, Provost Marshal Capt William Alexander, 1st New York Cavalry, Quartermaster Ltc Charles G. Halpine, Assistant Adjutant General Maj Samuel W. Stockton, Aide-de-camp
1st Infantry Division, Department of West Virginia BG Jeremiah C. Sullivan
Brigade Regiments and Others 1st Brigade Col George D. Wells(34th Massachusetts) 34th Massachusetts Infantry: Capt. George W. Thompson 116th Ohio Infantry: Col James Washburn 123rd Ohio Infantry: Col William T. Wilson 5th New York Heavy Artillery (4 co.): Ltc Edward Murray
Additional Information Only companies A, B, C and D were present for the 5th New York Heavy Artillery. The 5th New York Heavy Artillery Regiment was also known as the Second regiment Jackson Heavy Artillery. The entire brigade suffered 104 casualties from June 10 through June 23. The 34th Massachusetts had the highest number, with five killed and 42 wounded for a total of 47. 2nd Brigade Col Joseph Thoburn(1st West Virginia) 18th Connecticut Infantry: Maj Henry Peale 1st West Virginia Infantry: Ltc Jacob Weddle 4th West Virginia Infantry: Col James H. Dayton 12th West Virginia Infantry: Col William B. Curtis
Additional Information The entire brigade suffered 57 casualties from June 10 through June 23. The 1st West Virginia had the highest number, with one killed, 18 wounded, and 11 captured or missing, for a total of 30. Unassigned 2nd Maryland Infantry, Eastern Shore: Col Robert S. Rodgers 2nd Maryland Infantry, Potomac Home Brigade: Ltc G. Ellis Porter
Additional Information The two unassigned units suffered 38 casualties from June 10 through June 23. The 1st Infantry Division had a total of 199 casualties from June 10 through June 23.
2nd Infantry Division, Department of West Virginia BG George Crook
Brigade Regiments and Others 1st Brigade Col Rutherford B. Hayes(23rd Ohio) 23rd Ohio Infantry: Ltc James M. Comly 36th Ohio Infantry: Col Hiram F. Devol 5th West Virginia Infantry: Col Abia A. Tomlinson 13th West Virginia Infantry: Col William R. Brown
Additional Information The entire brigade suffered 77 casualties from June 10 through June 23. The 5th West Virginia had the highest number, with nine killed, 27 wounded, and six missing or captured for a total of 42. 2nd Brigade Col Carr B. White(12th Ohio) 12th Ohio Infantry: Ltc Jonathan D. Hines 91st Ohio Infantry: Col John A. Turley (w), Ltc Benjamin F. Coates 9th West Virginia Infantry: Col Isaac H. Duval 14th West Virginia Infantry: Col Daniel D. Johnson
Additional Information The entire brigade suffered 86 casualties from June 10 through June 23. The 91st Ohio had the highest number, with nine killed and 24 wounded for a total of 33. Third Brigade Col Jacob M. Campbell(54th Pennsylvania) 3rd and 4th Pennsylvania Reserves (battalion): Capt Abel T. Sweet 54th Pennsylvania Infantry: Maj Enoch D. Yutzy 11th West Virginia Infantry (6 co.): Col Daniel E. Frost 15th West Virginia Infantry: Ltc Thomas Morris Dismounted cavalry
Additional Information The entire brigade suffered 205 casualties from June 10 through June 23. The 15th West Virginia had the highest number, with six killed, 54 wounded, and 21 missing or captured, for a total of 81 of the brigade's 205 casualties. Artillery Capt James R. McMullin(Ohio Light Artillery) Kentucky Light Artillery, 1st Battery: Capt Daniel W. Glassie Ohio Light Artillery, 1st Battery: Lt George P. Kirtland
Additional Information The 2nd Infantry Division's Artillery suffered 10 casualties from June 10 through June 23. The 2nd Infantry Division had a total of 378 casualties from June 10 through June 23. The 15th West Virginia's 81 accounted for about 21 percent of the total.
1st Cavalry Division, Department of West Virginia BG Alfred N. Duffié Major General David Hunter reorganized his cavalry effective June 9 while at Staunton, Virginia, splitting the cavalry into two divisions. Duffié was assigned command of the 1st Cavalry Division. The previous cavalry commander was Major General Julius Stahel, who had been wounded at the Battle of Piedmont. Stahel was temporarily assigned duty in the lower Shenandoah Valley. Duffié's instructions for the Battle of Lynchburg were provided by Brigadier General William W. Averell. Effective June 19, Duffié received his orders directly from Hunter. Brigade Regiments and Others 1st Brigade Col Robert F. Taylor(1st New York Cavalry) 1st New York Cavalry (Veteran): 15th New York Cavalry: 21st New York Cavalry:
Additional Information The entire brigade suffered 62 casualties from June 10 through June 23. The 15th New York had the highest number, with two killed, 15 wounded, and 23 captured or missing for a total of 40. 2nd Brigade Col John E. Wynkoop(20th Pennsylvania Cavalry) 1st New York (Lincoln) Cavalry 20th Pennsylvania Cavalry 22nd Pennsylvania Cavalry
Additional Information The entire brigade suffered 83 casualties from June 10 through June 23. The 20th Pennsylvania had the highest number, with one killed, eight wounded, and 66 captured or missing for a total of 75. Artillery 1st West Virginia Light Artillery, Battery B (section) - Lt B.H.H. Atkinson
Additional Information Battery B had one killed and one wounded. The entire 1st Cavalry Division suffered 147 casualties from June 10 through June 23. The 20th Pennsylvania had the highest number, with one killed, eight wounded, and 66 captured or missing for a total of 75.
2nd Cavalry Division, Department of Army of West Virginia BG William W. Averell Major General David Hunter reorganized his cavalry effective June 9 while at Staunton, Virginia, splitting the cavalry into two divisions. Brigade Regiments and Others 1st Brigade Col James M. Schoonmaker(14th Pennsylvania Cavalry) 8th Ohio Cavalry: 14th Pennsylvania Cavalry: Maj John M. Daily
Additional Information In late 1863, the 14th Pennsylvania Cavalry was armed with seven-shot carbines, Colt's navy revolvers, and sabers. The entire brigade suffered 109 casualties from June 10 through June 23. The 8th Ohio had the highest number, with eight killed, 58 wounded, and 16 captured or missing for a total of 82. 2nd Brigade Col John H. Oley(7th West Virginia Cavalry) 34th Ohio Mounted Infantry: 3rd West Virginia Cavalry(See Additional Information): 5th West Virginia Cavalry: Lt James B. Montgomery 7th West Virginia Cavalry:
Additional Information The 3rd West Virginia Cavalry served with the 2nd Infantry Division, and its losses are shown with Dismounted cavalry. The entire brigade (without the 3rd West Virginia Cavalry) suffered 31 casualties from June 10 through June 23. The 7th West Virginia had the highest number, with two killed, 13 wounded, and 8 captured or missing for a total of 23. 3rd Brigade Col William H. Powell(2nd West Virginia Cavalry) 1st West Virginia Cavalry Regiment: 2nd West Virginia Cavalry:
Additional Information By spring 1863, the 1st West Virginia was armed with seven-shot Spencer repeating rifles. The entire brigade suffered 19 casualties from June 10 through June 23. The 2nd West Virginia had the highest number, with three killed and 13 wounded, for a total of 16.
Artillery Units Capt Henry A. du Pont Maryland Light Artillery, Battery B New York Light Artillery, 30th Battery 5th United States Artillery, Battery B 1st West Virginia Light Artillery, Battery D
Additional Information Du Point's artillery suffered 55 casualties from June 10 through June 23, and 41 of those casualties were soldiers that were missing or captured. The Maryland Light BatteryB had the highest number, with 1 wounded and 25 captured or missing for a total of 26.
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