The Army of the Border was a Union force created to guard Missouri against Sterling Price's raid in 1864. The army was composed of units from the Dept of Kansas. Major General Samuel R. Curtis, the department commander assumed command of the army as well. The army had one division of cavalry commanded by Major General Alfred Pleasonton, one division of volunteer infantry commanded by Major General James G. Blunt and a third division of Kansas State Militia commanded by Major General George Dietzler. For most of the campaign the army never fought as an entire unit being that Dietzler's militia refused to fight in Missouri. Bunt's and Pleasonton's division had been engaged at the battles of Independence and Little Blue River. Only when Price reached Kansas City, Missouri was Curtis able to bring his full force together for the first time and inflicted a decisive defeat on Price at the Battle of Westport. After Westport only a few units of the army continued to fight Price, mostly Pleasonton's cavalry until the Confederates returned to Arkansas and ended the campaign. At the battle of Westport the army had about 22,000 soldiers. The United States of America — also referred to as the United States, the U.S.A., the U.S., America, the States, or (archaically) Columbia—is a federal republic of 50 states located primarily in central North America (with the exception of two states: Alaska and Hawaii). ... Missouri, named after the Missouri Siouan Indian tribe meaning canoe, is a Midwestern state of the United States with Jefferson City as its capital. ... Categories: Stub | 1809 births | 1867 deaths | Governors of Missouri | Confederate Army generals | Members of the U.S. House of Representatives ... 1864 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Insignia of a United States Air Force Major General German Generalmajor Insignia Major General is a military rank used in many countries. ... Samuel R. Curtis (1805 - December 26, 1866) was an American military officer, most famous for his role in the American Civil War. ... An army unit consisting of mounted soldiers are commonly known as cavalry. ... Alfred Pleasonton Alfred Pleasonton was a U.S. Army officer and general of Union cavalry during the American Civil War. ... Infantry in the First World War Infantry (or Infantrymen) are soldiers who fight primarily on foot, using personal weapons. ... State nickname: The Sunflower State Other U.S. States Capital Topeka Largest city Wichita Governor Kathleen Sebelius Official languages None Area 82,277 mi²; 213,096 km² (15th)  - Land 81,815 mi²; 211,900 km²  - Water 462 mi²; 1,196 km² (0. ... A militia is a group of citizens organized to provide paramilitary service. ... George Washington Dietzler was born on November 30, 1826 in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania. ... The Battle of Independence II was a battle of the American Civil War, occurring on October 22, 1864 in Jackson County, Missouri. ... The Battle of Little Blue River was a battle of the American Civil War, occurring on October 21, 1864 in Jackson County, Missouri. ... Kansas City is a city in Clay, Cass, Jackson, and Platte counties in Missouri. ... Battle of Westport Conflict American Civil War Date October 23, 1864 Place Present-day Kansas City, Kansas Result Union victory The Battle of Westport, sometimes referred to as the Gettysburg of Missouri was a battle of the American Civil War, took place on October 23, 1864, in present-day Kansas... 1. ... State nickname: The Natural State Other U.S. States Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Governor Mike Huckabee Official languages English Area 137,732 km² (29th)  - Land 134,856 km²  - Water 2,876 km² (2. ...

Commander

• Major General Samuel R. Curtis (Sept-November, 1864)

Samuel R. Curtis (1805 - December 26, 1866) was an American military officer, most famous for his role in the American Civil War. ...

Major Battles and Campaigns

• Price's Missouri Expedition
• Battle of Westport (Curtis)