Union City-Forrest Christmas Raid

December 21, 1862

Obion County

As part of the extended raid against Union supply lines in WestTennessee, Confederate cavalry under Brig. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest forced a surrender of the Federal garrison at Union City, Tennessee commanded by Capt. Samuel B. Logan (54 th Illinois Infantry) on December 21, 1862.

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