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Fort Donelson Union order of battle

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The following Union Army units and commanders fought in the Battle of Fort Donelson of the American Civil War. Order of battle compiled from the casualty returns, and the reports. The Confederate order of battle is listed separately.

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Military Rank

  • BG = Brigadier General
  • Col = Colonel
  • Ltc = Lieutenant Colonel
  • Maj = Major
  • Cpt = Captain
  • Lt = 1st Lieutenant

    • Other

  • w = wounded
  • k = killed

    • District of Cairo

    BG Ulysses S. Grant, Commanding

  • Chief of Staff: Col Joseph D. Webster
  • Chief of Engineers: Col James B. McPherson
  • Assistant Adjutant General: Cpt John A. Rawlins

    • Western Flotilla

    Flag Officer Andrew H. Foote (w)

    Rear Guard

    These units were attached to the District of Cairo but were posted to guard duty and did not take part in the campaign against Fort Donelson.

    References

    Fort Donelson Union order of battle Wikipedia
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