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Battle of the Wilderness order of battle: Union

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The following Union Army units and commanders fought in the Battle of the Wilderness (May 5–7, 1864) of the American Civil War. The Confederate order of battle is listed separately. Order of battle compiled from the army organization[1] May 5, 1864,[2] the casualty returns[3] and the reports.[4]

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Forces operating against Richmond

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LTG Ulysses S. Grant, General-in-Chief, Union Armies

Escort:

IX Corps

MG Ambrose Burnside[5]

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Army of the Potomac

MG George Meade

General Staff:

General Headquarters:

Provost Guard: BG Marsena R. Patrick

Engineer Troops:

Guards and Orderlies:

  • Independent Company Oneida (New York) Cavalry: Cpt Daniel P. Mann

II Corps

MG Winfield S. Hancock

Escort:

  • 1st Vermont Cavalry, Company M: Cpt John H. Hazelton
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V Corps

MG Gouverneur K. Warren

Provost Guard:

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VI Corps

MG John Sedgwick

Escort:

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Cavalry Corps

MG Philip H. Sheridan

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  • 6th United States: Cpt Ira W. Claflin (Headquarter)
  • 8th Illinois (detachment): Lt William W. Long (Third Division)
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Artillery

BG Henry J. Hunt[26][27]

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