Battle of Fort De Russy
Confederate Commander
Lieut. Col. William Byrd
Forces Engaged: 350
Killed: 2
Wounded: 5
Captured: 317
Total Casualties: 324
Confederate Order of Battle
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Confederate Official Records
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Trans Mississippi Department
Commander, District of West Louisiana
Commander, Division
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March 14, 1864
Fort De Russy, Louisiana
Union Victory
Part of the Red River Campaign
Union Commander
Brig. Gen. A. J. Smith
Brig. Gen. Joseph Mower
Forces Engaged: 10,000
Killed and Wounded: 48
Missing: 2
Total Casualties: 50
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