William R. Peck
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For other people named William Peck, see William Peck (disambiguation).
William Raine Peck (January 31, 1818[1] – January 22, 1871) was a wealthy American planter, politician, and soldier who served as a general in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. The final commander of the famed Louisiana Tigers, Peck was among the largest Civil War generals, standing 6 feet, 6 inches tall and weighing 330 pounds.
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William Raine Peck | |
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Nickname(s) | Big Peck |
Born | (1818-01-31)January 31, 1818 Jefferson County, Tennessee, US |
Died | January 22, 1871(1871-01-22) (aged 52) near Milliken's Bend, Louisiana, US |
Place of burial | Westview Cemetery Jefferson City, Tennessee |
Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
Service/ | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861–65 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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