Department of West Virginia
Army · United States · from June 28, 1863
Union department covering West Virginia, organized June 28, 1863 from the Eighth Corps, Middle Department; its forces under Franz Sigel were defeated by John C. Breckinridge at New Market on May 15, 1864.
Fought in American Civil War
People who served 4
Strength and losses
- May 15, 1864 Strength: c. 6,275 Battle of New Market
Movements
- May 15, 1864 Battle of New Market