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Battle of Freedom Point
Richard Dickson during the Battle of Freedom Point.jpg
DateAugust 28, 1856
Location
Near modern-day Whitbourne
Result Canadian major victory
Belligerents
 Republic of Newfoundland  Canada
Colony of Newfoundland
Commanders and leaders
Richard Dickson
Alexander Dickson
Jeremy Kerr
Andrew Stewart
Kayden Chapman
Adrian Anderson
Frankie Bradley
Andrei Howard
Elias Powell
Aidan Hughes
Units involved
Army of St. Anthony
Army of Bay Du Nord
Army of St. John
Army of Canada
Strength
28,300 53,000
Casualties and losses
6,988 10,673