Army of the West (Union)
Army · United States
Union army in Missouri under Nathaniel Lyon, organized in July 1861 around Springfield. It fought at Wilson's Creek, where Lyon was killed and Samuel D. Sturgis succeeded to command; it was absorbed into the Army of the Southwest in December 1861. Formation and disbandment dates are not established.
Fought in American Civil War Wikipedia
Sub-units 5
- Regiment 1st Missouri Infantry Regiment (Union)
- Brigade First Brigade, Army of the West
- Brigade Fourth Brigade, Army of the West
- Brigade Second Brigade, Army of the West
- Brigade Third Brigade, Army of the West
People who served 2
Strength and losses
- August 10, 1861 Strength: c. 5,431 Battle of Wilson's Creek
Movements
- June 17, 1861 Battle of Boonville
- August 10, 1861 Battle of Wilson's Creek