Tennessee Bradford's Battalion Cavalry (Union)
01/01/1864
Organized - Tennessee Bradford's Battalion Cavalry - Tennessee
01/04/1864
Mustered Out - Tennessee Bradford's Battalion Cavalry - Tennessee
12/04/1864
Battle - Fort Pillow - Lauderdale County, Tennessee
Fort Pillow
On April 12, 1864, Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest and approximately 1,500 Confederate soldiers attacked Fort Pillow. The Union garrison, commanded by Major Lionel F. Booth, was manned by approximately 550 soldiers; almost half were African-American troops. Major Booth was killed early in the day and Major William F. Bradford took command. The Confederate Army was able to gain a commanding position on the field of battle. General Forrest asked for surrender, which Major Bradford refused. The Con…READ MORE
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