Union Forces Commanded by: Maj. Gen. David Hunter
Confederate Forces Commanded by: Brig. Gen. William E. Jones
**Missing and Captured Conclusion: Union Victory | ![]() |
BATTLE SUMMARY
After replacing Maj. Gen. Franz Sigel in command of Union forces in the Shenandoah Valley, Maj. Gen. David "Black Dave" Hunter renewed the Union offensive. Shortly after dawn, 5 June, Union cavalry advanced on the Staunton Road and met Confederate cavalry under Brig. Gen. John D. Imboden at Mt. Meridian. The Union troopers were driven back until reinforced and again advanced to Mt. Meridian, supporting their attack with 10 field pieces. The Confederates responded with 2 guns. Imboden continued to delay the Union advance, while gradually retiring. Union cavalry incurred about 100 casualties in the morning's action. Fighting occurred around Bonny Doon. In the wake of the cavalry, Union infantry marched south from Port Republic.