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American Civil War
December 14, 1862

A Union expedition led by Brigadier General John G. Foster left New Berne in December to disrupt the Wilmington & Weldon Railroad at Goldsborough.

The advance was stubbornly contested by Evans's Brigade near Kinston Bridge on December 14, but the Confederates were outnumbered and withdrew north of the Neuse River in the direction of Goldsborough.

Foster continued his movement the next day, taking the River Road, south of the Neuse River.

Result(s): Union victory

Location: Lenoir County

Campaign: Goldsborough Expedition (December 1862) next battle in campaign

Date(s): December 14, 1862

Principal Commanders: Brigadier General John G. Foster [US]; Brigadier General Nathan Evans [CS]

Forces Engaged: Department of North Carolina, 1st Division [US]; Evans's Brigade [CS]

Estimated Casualties: 685 total


Confederate Military History Of North Carolina: North Carolina In The Civil War, 1861-1865
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