Battle of Toppenish Creek

Granville O. Haller in 1890.

Belligerents

Commanders and leaders

Strength

Casualties and losses

5 killed
17 wounded

2 killed
4 wounded
1 captured

Yakima War

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The Battle of Toppenish Creek^[1] was the first engagement of the Yakima War in Washington. Fought on October 5, 1855, a company of American soldiers, under Major Granville O. Haller, was attacked by a band of Yakamas, under Chief Kamiakin, and compelled to retreat. The battle occurred in Yakima Valley, several miles northwest of Fort Walla Walla, along Toppenish Creek and was a major victory for native American forces.^[2]

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