Clayton’s Div., Lee’s A.C.

On July 28, 1864, deployed along the old Greensferry Rd. (West View Dr.) were Gibson’s, Holtzclaw’s and Baker’s brigades, Alabama and Louisiana troops of Clayton’s division, forming the right flank of Gen. S. D. Lee’s A. C. [CS] in the Battle of Ezra Church. Moving northward in the heavily wooded area, their assault struck the Federal line at the salient angle at Laurel Ave. and Archer St., occupied by the left flank of Logan’s 15th A. C. Unsupported on the left and counterattacked in front, Clayton’s troops withdrew after two attempts to dislodge the Federals. Loring’s division of Stewart’s A. C., deployed in this vicinity, was not ordered into the battle.

Atlanta, Georgia · United States