First Battle of Fort McElmo

First Battle of Fort McElmo
Part of the American Civil War
DateMay 4, 1865
Location
4 miles north of Fort McElmo
Result Confederate Victory
Belligerents
United States Confederate States
Commanders and leaders
Lt. General Tommy S. Dwyer Maj. General Thomas S. Blair
Strength
10,569 15,000
Casualties and losses
6,500 4,300