BA003432

Nickajack Trace, Ga.

April 23, 1864

Event ID # BA003432

Federal Troops Engaged: Detachment of 92nd Illinois Mounted Infantry.

Sixty-four men of Co. K, doing picket duty about 5 miles from Ringgold, were attacked by a regiment of Confederate infantry from the north, another from the east, and two regiments of cavalry from the south. Rather than surrender the men attempted to fight their way out, but 5 were killed, 7 wounded, and 20 reported as captured or missing. The others reached camp in a disorganized condition.