The Skirmish at Middle Fork Bridge was fought on Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7, 1861 between Union forces commanded by Capt. Orris A. Lawson and Col. Robert Latimer McCook and Confederate forces commanded by Col. Jonathan McGee Heck in Upshur County, West Virginia.
Opposing Forces
Confederate
| Unit | Commander(s) | Strength | Killed | Wounded | Captured |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Union
| Unit | Commander(s) | Strength | Killed | Wounded | Captured |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Casualties
| Name | Unit | Killed | Mortally Wounded | Wounded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Unit | Killed | Mortally Wounded | Wounded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pvt. Joseph High | 3rd Ohio, Co. A | X | ||
| Pvt. Nicholas Black | 3rd Ohio, Co. G | X | ||
| Cpl. Samuel R. Johns | 3rd Ohio, Co. F | X | ||
| Pvt. George W. Darling | 3rd Ohio, Co. H | X |
Primary Sources
- Jun. 23 Report of Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan
- Jun. 23 Proclamation to the People of Western Virginia
- Jul. 6 Report of Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan
- Jul. 6 Telegram to Lt. Col. E. D. Townsend (2nd)
- Jul. 7 Report of Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan (2nd)
Sources
Carnes, Eva Margaret. The Tygarts Valley Line, June-July 1861. Philippi: First Land Battle of the Civil War Centennial Commemoration, Inc., 1961. Parsons: McClain Printing Company, 2003.
Updated: 21 April 2023
Created: 23 March 2021
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