The Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road, also known as the First Battle of the Weldon Railroad, took place during the American Civil War fought June 21–23, 1864, near Petersburg, Virginia. It was the first
Union headquarters at Jerusalem plank road, sketched by Alfred Waud
Headquarters of General Meade, by Alfred Waud
Brig. Gen. William Mahone
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.