WarrensRaid

Warren's Raid

Dec. 7th - 12th, 1864


Weldon's Railroad'
Dec. 7Union General Gouverneur K. Warren, leading elements of V Corps, begins a raid south along the Weldon Railroad.
Dec. 8Warren reaches Jarrett's Station and begins the task of breaking up the railroad and supporting facilities there.
Dec. 9Warren reaches the Meherrin River, finds his way blocked by Wade Hampton's cavalry, and decides to retire back to Petersburg.
Dec. 12Warren reaches the safety of the Federal lines at Petersburg.