Clayton is said to have fought in 18 battles. Sources from after the war record her as serving in both cavalry and artillery units, and indicate that she was wounded in battle; according to her subsequent statements this occurred at the Battle of Fort Donelson.
It is stated that Clayton fought in 18 battles. Records from after the war indicate that she served in both cavalry and artillery units and were wounded during one of these engagements; according to her later accounts, it occurred at the Battle of Fort Donelson.