Battle of Tranter's Creek
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Battle Dates:
06/05/1862
Other Names:
No other names listed.
Campaign:
Burnside's North Carolina Expedition
CWSAC Priority Level:
Priority III, Class D
334-398 State Road 1406, Washington, NC 27889, USA
Details:
Principal Commanders: Lt. Col. F.A. Osborne [US]; Col. George Singletary [CS]
Forces Engaged: Regiments
Estimated Casualties: 40 total
Description: On June 5, Col. Robert Potter, garrison commander at Washington, North Carolina, ordered a reconnaissance in the direction of Pactolus. The 24th Massachusetts under Lt. Col. F.A. Osborne, advanced to the bridge over Tranter’s Creek, where it encountered the 44th North Carolina, under Col. George Singletary. Unable to force a crossing, Osborne brought his artillery to bear on the mill buildings in which the Confederates were barricaded. Colonel Singletary was killed in the bombardment, and his troops retreated. The Federals did not pursue and returned to their fortifications at Washington.
Result(s): Union victory