Battle of Compton's Ferry
The Battle of Compton's Ferry, also known as Little Compton Ferry, was an action during the American Civil War, occurring along the Grand River in southwest Livingston County, Missouri. The battle lasted from August 10 to August 13, 1862.
| Battle of Compton's Ferry | |||||||
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| Part of the Trans-Mississippi Theater of the American Civil War | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| United States (Union) | CSA (Confederacy) | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Odon Guitar | John A. Poindexter | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 550 | 1,200-1,500 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| None reported | |||||||
Compton's Ferry Location of battle. Compton's Ferry Compton's Ferry (the United States) | |||||||
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