Battle of Chaffin's Farm
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The Battle of Chaffin's Farm and New Market Heights, also known as Laurel Hill and combats at Forts Harrison, Johnson, and Gilmer, was fought in Virginia on September 29–30, 1864, as part of the siege
Union assault on Fort Harrison, September 29 (after a sketch by William Waud)
Company E of the 4th United States Colored Troops Infantry Regiment, which served in the Battle of Chaffin's Farm.
Standing at left, Sgt. Major Christian Fleetwood wearing both the Medal of Honor and the Butler Medal with non-commissioned officers of the 4th U.S. Colored Infantry, Fort Slocum, April 1865
James H. Harris, of the 38th Colored Infantry Unit, who earned the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Battle of Chaffin's Farm.
First Battle of Deep Bottom
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The First Battle of Deep Bottom, also known as Darbytown, Strawberry Plains, New Market Road, or Gravel Hill, was fought July 27–29, 1864, at Deep Bottom in Henrico County, Virginia, as part of the Si
Capture of four guns by Barlow's Division, July 27, 1864
Pontoon bridge at Deep Bottom