On May 28, 1862 a Union detachment from the 50th Pennsylvania Infantry, 8th Michigan Infantry, 79th New York Infantry and 1st Massachusetts Cavalry supported by the 1st Connecticut Volunteer Light Battery, all under Colonel Benjamin C. Christ left Beaufort, South Carolina to demonstrate against the Charleston and Savannah Railroad.

The force marched toward Pocotaligo, driving back pickets along the way.

Some severe fighting took place at Pocotaligo where much of the bridge had been removed.

About 300 Union men were able to cross the creek and drive the Confederates into the woods.

The Union expedition lost 2 killed and 9 wounded.