Battle of Namozine Church

CAMPAIGN: Appomatox Campaign

DATE(S): March-April 1865

PRINCIPAL COMMANDERS: Major General George Custer [US] Major General Fitzhugh Lee [CS]

FORCES ENGAGED: 1,700 total (US 1,000; CS 700;)

ESTIMATED CASUALTIES: 81 total (US 81; CS 0;)

DESCRIPTION:

Rearguard cavalry action. A brigade of Union cavalry under Col. William Well's (Custer's Division) attacked Fitzhugh Lee's cavalry near Namozine Church on April 3. Confederate Gen. Rufus Barringer was captured nearby.

RESULTS: Inconclusive