Rematch at Strawderman - August 3, 1861

On August 3rd, an engagement took place at Strawderman that was essentially a rematch of the one that took place on July 18. Only this time the Confederate infantry in town (2nd Kentucky) did not have the support of a cavalry battalion on their left. The attacking force under Benjamin F. Smith (now promoted to Brigadier General) was composed of the same two infantry regiments that were in the July 18th engagement: The 2nd and 3rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Aside from the change in Smith's rank, there are some other changes in the Federal force that had advanced from Parson's Gap. The 3rd Ohio has thrown away their white havelocks worn earlier in their service, and both Federal regiments are better armed than the last time they met the 2nd Kentucky at Strawderman.

The 2nd Kentucky Infantry in Strwaderman opens fire on Ohio infantry advancing from Parson's Gap. 

The 2nd Ohio deploys, opens fire, and starts to advance against the 2nd Kentucky. 

Initially, the 3rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry (on the Union right) is kept in reserve.

Brigadier General Benjamin F. Smith eventually commits the 3rd Ohio in on the right, in an effort to dislodge the Confederate regiment in town. 

The 2nd Kentucky takes heavy fire from the 2nd Ohio. 

The 3rd Ohio gains a foothold at the northern edge of Strawderman, and fires into the 2nd Kentucky's left flank. 

The pressure being too much, Colonel Frank Maney orders the 2nd Kentucky to retreat and withdraw to Hogbin's Store to the south.