Union Forces Commanded by: Maj. Gen. Quincy Gillmore
Confederate Forces Commanded by: Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard
**Missing and Captured Conclusion: Confederate Victory | ![]() |
BATTLE SUMMARY
On June 9, the first Battle of Petersburg was a minor, unsuccessful Union assault against the city of Petersburg. Due to the rag-tag group of Confederate defenders involved, it is sometimes known as the "Battle of Old Men and Young Boys."