Skirmish at Waters Creek

Skirmish at Waters Creek
Part of the American Revolutionary War
The approximate location in the state of Virginia where the skirmish occurred.
Date March 8, 1781 Location Newport News, Virginia Result American victory
Belligerents
United States	Great Britain
Commanders and leaders
Francis Mallory †	Thomas Dundas
Strength
c. 40	300–400
Casualties and losses
7 killed 4 captured	2 killed 2 wounded

The Skirmish at Waters Creek was a minor action fought on March 8, 1781, during the American Revolutionary War. It was fought near Waters Creek in Newport News, Virginia between a group of local Patriot militia and British Army troops.^[1]