The Battle of Ashley's Station was fought on August 24, 1864. Confederate troops engaged were:
Brig. Gen J. O. Shelby. Headquarters Confederate Forces of Northern Arkansas. (5th and 6th Mo. Cav.)
Col. David Shanks, Brigade Commander 12th Mo Cavalry
Maj. Washington W. McDaniel, Battalion Commander
Col. Sidney D. Jackman, Brigade Commander
Col. Dewitt C. Hunter, Cav. Regiment Commander
Lt. Col. D.A. Williams, 11th Mo Cav. Battalion
Col. Thomas H. McCray's Cavalry Brigade - Reserve
Cpt. Richard A. Collins, 2nd Mo Field Artillery Battery, two Parrott guns
Col. William L. Jeffers, Commander, 8th Mo Cavalry
Cavalry regiments led by Gordon (5th Mo), Smith and Elliot were involved in the battle.