[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 141 (Monday, September 19, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1292]
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    IN HONOR OF THE COMMEMORATION OF THE 1861 BATTLE OF DRANESVILLE

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 19, 2016

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I would like to honor the Commemoration 
of the 1861 Battle of Dranesville on Saturday, September 24th. The 
battle marked the first time Union forces defeated the Confederacy in 
the eastern theatre.
  On December 20th, 1861, Brigadier General Edward Ord, leading the 
Union forces, engaged the Confederate army under the command of 
Brigadier General J.E.B. Stuart at the village of Dranesville, 
Virginia. The Union force of 5,000 men was attacked by 4.000 
Confederate soldiers along the Leesburg Pike. Due to their superior 
position, Union artillery was able to out-duel their Confederate 
counterparts while the infantry forces squared off. After two hours of 
fighting, the Confederate army retreated from the field. The Union 
victory provided a much needed morale boost during America's most 
deadly war.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
Commemoration of the 1861 Battle of Dranesville. We must always 
remember and honor those who sacrificed their lives to preserve our 
nation.

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