Battle of Fort De Russy
Confederate Commander
Lieut. Col. William Byrd
Forces Engaged: 350
Killed: 2
Wounded: 5
Captured: 317
Total Casualties: 324
Confederate Order of Battle
Confederate Official Records
Trans Mississippi Department
Commander, District of West Louisiana
Commander, Division
March 14, 1864
Fort De Russy, Louisiana
Union Victory
Part of the Red River Campaign
Union Commander
Brig. Gen. A. J. Smith
Brig. Gen. Joseph Mower
Forces Engaged: 10,000
Killed and Wounded: 48
Missing: 2
Total Casualties: 50
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