Location: Amelia County, Virginia

Campaign: Appomattox Campaign (March-April 1865)

Date: April 3, 1865

Principal Commanders:
Maj. Gen. George A. Custer [US];
Maj. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee [CS]

Forces Engaged: Brigades

Estimated Casualties: 75 total

Description:
Rearguard cavalry action. A brigade of Union cavalry under Col. William Well's (Custer's Division) attacked Fitzhugh Lee's cavalry near Namozine Church on April 3. Confederate Gen. Rufus Barringer was captured nearby.

Result: Inconclusive


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