Battle of Memphis

June 6, 1862

Part of American Civil War

Contemporaries

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Battle of Memphis

Naval battle fought at Memphis on 6 June 1862; its historical importance is that it was the last time civilians with no prior military experience were permitted to command ships in combat, making it a milestone in the professionalization of the United States Navy.

Commanders

Union 2

Charles Henry Davis Flag Officer, Commander of the Union ironclad flotilla · 1807–1877 Charles Ellet Jr. Colonel, Creator and commander of the United States Ram Fleet; mortally wounded · 1810–1862

Confederates 1

James Edward Montgomery Commander, Confederate River Defense Fleet, Commanded the Confederate River Defense Fleet at the Battle of Memphis · 1862–?