Charles W. Phifer
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Charles Wesley Phifer (January 1834 – December 25, 1896) was a Confederate States Army officer during the American Civil War who was unofficially appointed brigadier general.
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Charles Wesley Phifer | |
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Born | 1833 Tennessee |
Died | (1896-12-25)December 25, 1896 (aged 62) Savannah, Georgia |
Place of burial | Laurel Grove Cemetery, Savannah |
Allegiance | United States of America Confederate States of America |
Service/ | United States Army Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1855–1861 1861–1865 |
Rank | 1st Lieutenant (USA) Major (CSA) Brigadier General (acting) |
Unit | 2nd U.S. Cavalry Regiment |
Commands held | 6th Arkansas Cavalry Battalion Phifer's Cavalry Brigade |
Battles/wars | Indian Wars American Civil War |
Other work | teacher, engineer |
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