Ball's Bluff Union order of battle - AbsoluteAstronomy.com

The following Union Army

Union Army

The Union Army was the land force that fought for the Union during the American Civil War. It was also known as the Federal Army, the U.S. Army, the Northern Army and the National Army...

units and commanders fought in the Battle of Ball's Bluff

Battle of Ball's Bluff

The Battle of Ball's Bluff, also known as the Battle of Harrison’s Island or the Battle of Leesburg, was fought on October 21, 1861, in Loudoun County, Virginia, as part of Union Maj. Gen. George B...

of the American Civil War

American Civil War

The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...

, fought from October 20 to October 24, 1861 in Loudoun County, Virginia

Loudoun County, Virginia

Loudoun County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and is part of the Washington Metropolitan Area. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the county is estimated to be home to 312,311 people, an 84 percent increase over the 2000 figure of 169,599. That increase makes the county the fourth...

, also known as the Battle of Leesburg or the Battle of Harrison's Island. The Confederate order of battle

Ball's Bluff Confederate order of battle

The following Confederate States Army units and commanders fought in the Battle of Ball's Bluff of the American Civil War, fought from October 20 to October 24, 1861 in Loudoun County, Virginia, also known as the Battle of Leesburg or the Battle of Harrison's Island...

is shown separately.

Military rank

MG = Major General
Major General
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BG = Brigadier General
Brigadier General
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Col = Colonel
Colonel
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Ltc = Lieutenant Colonel
Lieutenant colonel
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Maj = Major
Major
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Cpt = Captain
Lt = Lieutenant
Lieutenant
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Bvt = Brevet
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Rank

Army of the Potomac

MG George B. McClellan

George B. McClellan

George Brinton McClellan was a major general during the American Civil War. He organized the famous Army of the Potomac and served briefly as the general-in-chief of the Union Army. Early in the war, McClellan played an important role in raising a well-trained and organized army for the Union...

(not present)

Division	Brigade	Regiments and Others
Stones' Division (Corps of Observation) BG Charles P. Stone	First Brigade BG Frederick W. Lander Frederick W. Lander Frederick West Lander was a transcontinental United States explorer, general in the Union Army during the American Civil War, and a prolific poet.-Birth and early years:...	1st Massachusetts Sharpshooters (Andrew Sharpshooters): Cpt John Saunders 7th Michigan Infantry 7th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment The 7th Regiment Michigan Volunteer Infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-Service:The 7th Michigan Infantry was organized at Monroe, Michigan and mustered into Federal service for a three year enlistment on August 22, 1861... : Col Ira Grosvenor 19th Massachusetts Infantry: Col Edward Hinks 20th Massachusetts Infantry 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry The 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, also known as the "Harvard Regiment", was a regiment of infantry in the American Civil War. The regiment was so nicknamed because the officers of the 20th were young Harvard graduates. In addition some, but not all, the private soldiers had attended... (Harvard Regiment): Col William Raymond Lee
	Second Brigade BG Willis A. Gorman Willis A. Gorman Willis Arnold Gorman was an American lawyer, soldier, politician, and a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-Biography:...	1st Minnesota Infantry 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry The 1st Regiment, Minnesota Volunteer Infantry was a volunteer infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. It was noted in particular for its gallant service and heavy casualties at the Battle of Gettysburg.... : Col Napoleon J.T. Dana Napoleon J.T. Dana Napoleon Jackson Tecumseh Dana was a career U.S. Army officer who fought with distinction during the Mexican–American War and served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War... 2nd New York State Militia: Col George W.B. Tompkins 34th New York Infantry: Col William LeDew
	Third Brigade (California Brigade Philadelphia Brigade The Philadelphia Brigade was a Union Army brigade that served in the American Civil War. It was raised primarily in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with the exception of the 106th regiment which contained men from Lycoming and Bradford counties.The brigade fought with the Army of the... ) Col Edward D. Baker	1st California Infantry 71st Pennsylvania Infantry The 71st Pennsylvania Volunteers was an infantry regiment of the Union Army that participated in the American Civil War.-History:... : Ltc Isaac J. Wistar Isaac J. Wistar Isaac Jones Wistar was an American lawyer, miner, farmer, soldier, and author. He served in the Union Army during the American Civil War, in which he was wounded twice, and was noted for his criticized performance during the 1864 Bermuda Hundred Campaign... 2nd California Infantry 69th Pennsylvania Infantry The 69th Pennsylvania Infantry was a volunteer regiment in the Union army during the American Civil War. Part of the famed Philadelphia Brigade, it played a key role defending against Pickett's Charge during the Battle of Gettysburg. Companies I and K wore a very americanized zouave uniform... : Col Joshua T. Owen Joshua T. Owen Joshua Thomas Owen was an educator, politician, and soldier from Pennsylvania who served as a Union brigadier general during the American Civil War. He commanded the famed Philadelphia Brigade for part of the war, but was relieved of duty for alleged cowardice during battle.-Early life and... 3rd California Infantry 72nd Pennsylvania Infantry The 72nd Pennsylvania Infantry was a volunteer infantry regiment which served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. It was part of the famous Philadelphia Brigade. They wore a very americanized zouave uniform... : Col DeWitt C. Baxter 5th California Infantry 106th Pennsylvania Infantry The 106th Pennsylvania was a volunteer infantry regiment which served in the Union Army during the American Civil War... : Col Turner G. Morehead
	Unassigned Regiments	15th Massachusetts Infantry 15th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry The 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served from the State of Massachusetts during the American Civil War from 1861-1864. A part of the II Corps of the Army of the Potomac, the regiment was engaged in many battles from Ball's Bluff to Petersburg, and... : Col Charles Devens Charles Devens Charles Devens was an American lawyer, jurist and statesman. He also served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-Early life and career:... 42nd New York Infantry 42nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment The 42nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment was a regiment of the Union Army during the American Civil War which was formed up in mid-1861 and mustered in on June 22, 1861. It was organized by the Tammany Club, a New York Democratic Party club.-Service:... (Tammany Jackson Guard): Col Milton Cogswell
	Cavalry	3rd New York Cavalry (B, D, E, and I companies): Col James Henry Van Alen (Colonel) Putnam Rangers 1st Maryland Cavalry, U.S.A. Originally organized as the 1st Potomac Home Brigade Cavalry, "Cole's Cavalry" was formed under the guidance of Henry A. Cole . There are also references to it being designated as Cole's 1st Volunteer Maryland Cavalry... , District of Columbia Volunteer Cavalry: Cpt George Thistleton
	Artillery	1st U.S. Artillery, Battery I: Lt George A. Woodruff 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery, Battery B Battery B, 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery Battery B, 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery was an artillery battery that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-Service:The battery was organized in Providence, Rhode Island and mustered in for a three year enlistment on August 18, 1861 under the command of Captain Thomas F... : Cpt Thomas F. Vaughn 2nd New York State Militia Artillery Detachment 9th New York State Militia, Co. K: Cpt Thomas B. Bunting

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