First Battle of Collierville

The First Battle of Collierville (October 11, 1863), also known as the Action at Collierville, was fought during the American Civil War between the United States (Union) and Confederate States. The fighting occurred during a raid in West Tennessee and North Mississippi by Brigadier-General James R. Chalmers, Confederate States Army, commanding the expedition.

First Battle of Collierville
Part of the Western Theater of the
American Civil War
DateOctober 11, 1863 (1863-10-11)
Location
Shelby County, Tennessee
35.044°N 89.6645°W / 35.044; -89.6645
Result Union victory
Belligerents
 United States (Union)  Confederate States
Commanders and leaders

Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman

  • Col. De Witt Anthony
Brig. Gen. James R. Chalmers
Strength
480 infantry 3,000 cavalry
8 guns
Casualties and losses
18 dead and 80 wounded or missing 3 dead and 48 wounded
Collierville
Location of Collierville in Tennessee
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