Battle of Arkansas Post
Confederate Commander
Brig. Gen. Thomas J. Churchill
Forces Engaged: 4,900
Killed: 28
Wounded: 81
Captured or Missing: 4,791
Total Casualties: 4,900
January 9 - 11, 1863
Arkansas Post, Arkansas
Also Called Battle of Fort Hindman
Union Victory
Part of the Vicksburg Campaign
Union Commander
Maj. Gen. John A. McClernand
Rear Adm. David D. Porter
Forces Engaged: 28,944
Killed: 134
Wounded: 898
Captured or Missing: 29
Total Casualties: 1061
Union Officers
Brig. Gen. Andrew Jackson Smith
Brig. Gen. Stephen Gano Burbridge
Brig. Gen. Frederick Steele
Brig. Gen. Francis Preston Blair, Jr.
Brig. Gen. Charles E. Hovey
Brig. Gen. John Milton Thayer
Brig. Gen. David Stuart
Rear Admiral David R. Porter
Union Official Records
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