Battle of Port Gibson

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Battle of Port Gibson
Part of American Civil War
Date May 1, 1863 Location Result Union victory
Combatants
United States of America	Confederate States of America
Commanders
Ulysses S. Grant	John S. Bowen

Grant's Operations Against Vicksburg
Grand Gulf – Snyder's Bluff – Port Gibson – Raymond – Jackson – Champion Hill – Big Black River Bridge – Milliken's Bend – Goodrich's Landing – Helena – Vicksburg

The Battle of Port Gibson was fought on May 1, 1863 between Union and Confederate forces. The Union Army was led by Ulysses S. Grant, and they were victorious.

Among the Confederate Forces was Colonel Isham Warren Garrott of the 20th Alabama Regiment.