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Battle of Shepherdstown

Confederate Commander

Brig. Gen. William N. Pendleton

Total Engaged:

Killed: 36

Wounded: 267

Captured or Missing: 6

Total Casualties: 309

September 19-20, 1862

Jefferson County, West Virginia

Also Called Boteler's Ford or Blackburn's Ford

Last Battle of Maryland Campaign

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Confederate Officers

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Maj. Gen. Ambrose P. Hill

Brig. Gen. James J. Archer

Brig. Gen. William D. Pender

Brig. Gen. Edward L. Thomas

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Confederate Order of Battle

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Confederate Official Records

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Total Engaged:

Killed: 73

Wounded: 163

Captured or Missing: 132

Total Casualties: 368

Union Officers

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Brig. Gen. Charles Griffin

Brig. Gen. George Sykes

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Union Order of Battle

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Union Official Records

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