Battle of Union Gap

Part of the Yakima War, American Indian Wars

A drawing of Chief Kamiakin by Gustav Sohon in 1855. Credit: Washington State Historical Society

Date	November 9–10, 1855
Location	Union Gap, Yakima River, Washington
Result	United States victory

Belligerents

United States

Yakama

Commanders and leaders

Gabriel J. Rains

Kamiakin

Strength

~700 infantry

~300 warriors

Yakima War

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The Battle of Union Gap,^[1] or the Battle at Union Gap,^[2] was the second engagement of the Yakama War, fought on November 9 and 10, 1855. It began when a large force of about 700 American soldiers, under Major Gabriel J. Rains, discovered Chief Kamiakin's village of around 300 braves and several women and children, along the Yakima River. In the following two day battle only one "non-combatant" was killed by accident and the Yakama men were forced to retreat with their women and children.^[3]

References

Ruby, Robert H. (1988). Indians of the Pacific Northwest: A History. University of Oklahoma Press. ISBN 0-8061-2113-0.

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Battle of Union Gap

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