Battle of White Hall

Battle of White Hall White Hall Ferry Began: December 16, 1862 Ended: Same day Location: Wayne County, North Carolina Theater: Eastern Theater Campaign: Goldsborough Expedition Outcome: Inconclusive Combatants Amory’s and Stevenson’s Brigades Robertson’s Brigade Commanders John G. Foster Brigadier General, USA Beverly Robertson Brigadier General, CSA Strength 30,000 212 Casualties 227 12
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On December 16, Foster’s Union troops reached White Hall where Beverly Robertson’s brigade was holding the north bank of the Neuse River. The Federals demonstrated against the Confederates for much of the day, attempting to fix them in position, while the main Union column continued toward the railroad. (NPS summary)