Assault on Ogdensburg
The Assault on Ogdensburg, also known as the First Battle of Ogdensburg or the Battle of Prescott, was an attack by Canadian militia on the American defences at Ogdensburg on October 4, 1812.
| Assault on Ogdensburg | |||||||
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| Part of War of 1812 | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Upper Canada | United States | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Col. Robert Lethbridge Capt. Reuben Sherwood |
Maj. Benjamin Forsyth Joseph York Lt. Church | ||||||
| Units involved | |||||||
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Glengarry Light Infantry 1st Leeds Militia 1st Dundas Militia 1st Stormont Militia |
1st U.S. Rifles Ogdensburg Volunteers New York Militia | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 700+ | 500+ | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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3 killed 10+ wounded | No casualties | ||||||
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