06/06, June 6th In Civil War History

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This date in Civil War history
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June 6, 1861 - The State of Missouri is transferred to the Dept. of the Ohio, commanded by Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan, USA.

June 6, 1861 - Brig. Gen. Henry Alexander Wise, CSA, ex-governor of Virginia, is ordered to command the CSA troops in the Kanawha Valley, WV.

June 6, 1862 - Skirmishes with Indians at Daley's Ferry and on the Mad River, near Arcata, CA. (Jun 6-7)

June 6, 1862 - Skirmish at Grand River, Indian Territory.

June 6, 1862 - Skirmish near Tompkinsville, KY, with Col. Edward C. Williams, 9th PA Cavalry.

June 6, 1862 - Federal reconnaissance from Booneville toward Baldwyn, MS, and skirmish.

June 6, 1862 - Action near Harrisonburg, VA, with Maj. Gen. T. Jackson, CSA.

June 6, 1862 - Brig. Gen. Turner Ashby, C.S.A., is mortally wounded while fighting a rear guard action, while defending Maj. Gen. Stonewall Jackson's CSA, withdrawal up the Shenandoah Valley toward Port Republic, a few miles south of the town of Harrisonburg, VA.

June 6, 1862 - Affair at Port Royal Ferry, SC, where a Rebel landing party burns the ferry-house and crossing flats used by the Federals.

June 6, 1862 - Naval engagement off Memphis, TN, and the occupation of Memphis by the Union forces, which opens up the Mississippi River in this area. Union gunboats involved included: USS Benton, Carondelet, Cairo, Louisville, and the St. Louis, in addition to the US Rams, Monarch and the Queen of the West.

June 6, 1862 - U. S. Brigadier General Jeremiah Sullivan captures Jackson, Tennessee.

June 6, 1863 - Edward Asbury O'Neal, CSA, is appointed Brig. Gen.

June 6, 1863 - Stephen Hinsdale Weed, USA, is appointed Brig. Gen.

June 6, 1863 - Skirmish at Oak Camp, CA, about 15 miles from Fort Gaston, as Indians ambush a pack train; the survivors fleeing back to Fawn Prairie.

June 6, 1863 - Federal operations about Fort Gibson, the Indian Territory, including skirmishes (Jun 16) on Greenleaf Prairie, mostly between Union and Confederate Indian Regiments. (Jun 6-20)

June 6, 1863 - Skirmish at Shawneetown, KS.

June 6, 1863 - Skirmish at Waitsborough, KY.

June 6, 1863 - Skirmish near Richmond, LA.

June 6, 1863 - Skirmish on the Shelbyville Pike, TN.

June 6, 1863 - Skirmish near Berryville, VA, with Lieut. Gen. James Longstreet, CSA.

June 6, 1864 - Skirmish at Bealer's Ferry, Little Red River, AR, with the loss of life.

June 6, 1864 - Engagement at Old River Lake, or Lake Chicot, AR. Also known as the engagement at Ditch Bayou, Fish Bayou, Grand Lake and Lake Village.

June 6, 1864 - The Federal occupation of Stauton, VA, by Maj. Gen. David Hunter, USA.

June 6, 1864 - Skirmish near Moorefield, Hardy County, WV, with Rebel Cavalry.

June 6, 1865 - The guerrilla, William Clarke Quantrill dies in Louisville, KY, at age 27, from wounds received on May 10.
 
Today marks the first day of a two day fight June 5th - 6th 157th Anniversary of the Battle of Old River Lake/Ditch Bayou/Fish Bayou Arkansas. This battle took place in Chicot County Arkansas. The battle was part of the Expedition to Lake View. The result was a slight Union victory. Union Army Commander was Brig. General Joseph Mower commanding a force of 6,000. Casualties and Losses were 180. Confederate Army Commander was Missouri State Guard Brig. General Colton Greene commanding a force of 800. Casualties and Losses were 100.

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Today marks the 159th Anniversary of the First Battle of Memphis Tennessee. The result of this battle was a Union Victory. Union Commanders were USN Flag officer Charles Henry Davis and Colonel Charles Ellet Jr.. Ellet was mortally wounded and would die from injuries on June 21st. Union Forces involved consisted of USS Benton, USS Louisville, USS Carondelet, USS Cairo, USS St. Louis, Ram USS Queen of the West, Ram USS Monarch, Ram USS Lancaster, Ram USS Switzerland. Casualties and losses were 1 ram disabled and 1 wounded. Confederate Commanders were Riverboat Captain Joseph Ed Montgomery and M. Jeff Thompson. Confederate forces involved consisted of CSS General Beauregard, CSS General Bragg, CSS General Sterling Price, CSS General Earl Van Dorn, CSS General M. Jeff Thompson, CSS Colonel Lovell, CSS General Sumter and CSS Little Rebel. Casualties and Losses were 7 rams destroyed or captured. approx. 100 Killed and wounded and about 150 captured.
 
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Today marks the 159th Anniversary of the Battle of Good's Farm Virginia. This battle was part of Jackson's Valley Campaign. This battle took place near Harrisonburg Virginia. Even though this was a victory it was also a sad day for the Confederacy with the death of Brig. General (Not confirmed) Turner Ashby. The Confederate Commander was Turner Ashby Commanding the rear guard of Stonewall Jackson's Army. The Confederate force consisted of 44th Virginia Infantry Regiment, 58th Virginia Infantry Regiment, 1st Maryland Infantry (CSA) Regiment and one Louisiana Infantry Regiment. On the union side the force consisted of 1st New Jersey Cavalry Regiment and 13th Pennsylvania Reserves Regiment.
 
Yeah, yeah, Mower, Greene, whatever. I got a speeding ticket at the historical marker in 1984. For going FIFTY-SEVEN out in the middle of nowhere.
 
First Battle of Memphis:
Today marks the 160th​ anniversary of the First Battle of Memphis. This battle took place on June 6th​, 1862. Location of the battle was on the Mississippi River near Memphis, Tennessee.



Result of Battle: Union Victory :us34stars:


U.S. Navy Commander:
USN Captain Charles Henry Davis (Massachusetts) 1807 – 1877

Colonel Charles Ellet Jr. (Pennsylvania) 1810 – 1862 – (Mortally Wounded)

Forces Involved:
U.S.S. Benton
U.S.S. Louisville
U.S.S. Carondelet
U.S.S. Cairo
U.S.S. St. Louis
U.S.S. Ram Queen of the West
U.S.S. Ram Monarch
U.S.S. Ram Lancaster
U.S.S. Ram Switzerland

Total: 5 Ironclads and 4 rams

Casualties and losses: 1 ram disabled and 1 wounded


Confederate Forces:
Riverboat Captain James E. Montgomery
Brig. General M Jeff Thompson (Virginia) 1826 – 1876

Forces Involved:
C.S.S. General Beauregard
C.S.S. General Bragg
C.S.S. General Sterling Price
C.S.S. General Earl Van Dorn
C.S.S. General M. Jeff Thompson
C.S.S. Colonel Lovell
C.S.S. General Sumter
C.S.S. Little Rebel

Total: 8 Rams

Casualties and losses: 7 rams destroyed/captured 100 killed and wounded 150 captured

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First Battle of Memphis:
Today marks the 160th​ anniversary of the First Battle of Memphis. This battle took place on June 6th​, 1862. Location of the battle was on the Mississippi River near Memphis, Tennessee.



Result of Battle: Union Victory :us34stars:


U.S. Navy Commander:
USN Captain Charles Henry Davis (Massachusetts) 1807 – 1877

Colonel Charles Ellet Jr. (Pennsylvania) 1810 – 1862 – (Mortally Wounded)

Forces Involved:
U.S.S. Benton
U.S.S. Louisville
U.S.S. Carondelet
U.S.S. Cairo
U.S.S. St. Louis
U.S.S. Ram Queen of the West
U.S.S. Ram Monarch
U.S.S. Ram Lancaster
U.S.S. Ram Switzerland

Total: 5 Ironclads and 4 rams

Casualties and losses: 1 ram disabled and 1 wounded


Confederate Forces:
Riverboat Captain James E. Montgomery
Brig. General M Jeff Thompson (Virginia) 1826 – 1876

Forces Involved:
C.S.S. General Beauregard
C.S.S. General Bragg
C.S.S. General Sterling Price
C.S.S. General Earl Van Dorn
C.S.S. General M. Jeff Thompson
C.S.S. Colonel Lovell
C.S.S. General Sumter
C.S.S. Little Rebel

Total: 8 Rams

Casualties and losses: 7 rams destroyed/captured 100 killed and wounded 150 captured

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The Confederate River Defense Fleet commander's name was JOSEPH Ed Montgomery.
 
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