The Battle of Olustee was the biggest battle in Florida fought in the Civil War on 20 February 1864. Finnegan received reinforcements in the afternoon of the battle and was able to drive back the Union into retreat. Finnegan is faulted by some for not continuing to pursue the enemy. Instead, he salvaged the arms and ammunition from the battlefield. It was still a bright victory for the Confederacy.
Joseph Finnegan
Conflict Period
Civil War (Confederate)
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State
Florida
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Unit
Tenth Infantry (Ch-F)
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Branch
Confederate Army
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Rank
Brigadier General
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Served For
United States of America
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