Wilson's Creek Union order of battle

The following Union Army units and commanders fought in the Battle of Wilson's Creek of the American Civil War, fought on August 10, 1861 near Springfield, Missouri. The Confederate order of battle is shown separately.

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Army of the West

BG Nathaniel Lyon (k)
Maj Samuel D. Sturgis

Brigade Regiments and Others
First Brigade

   Maj Samuel D. Sturgis

Second Brigade

   Col Franz Sigel

  • 3rd Missouri Infantry: Ltc Anselm Albert
  • 5th Missouri Infantry: Col Charles E. Salomon
  • Company I, 1st U.S. Cavalry: Cpt Eugene A. Carr
  • Company C, 2nd U.S. Dragoons: 2Lt Charles E. Farrand
  • Backoff’s Battery: Lt Edward Schuetzenbach, Lt Frederick Schaefer
Third Brigade

   Ltc George Andrews

Fourth Brigade

   Col George Dietzler

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