Charles W. Field
Charles William Field | |
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| Born | April 6, 1828 Woodford County, Kentucky, US |
| Died | April 9, 1892 (aged 64) Washington, D.C., US |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America Confederate States of America Khedivate of Egypt |
| Branch | United States Army Confederate States Army Egyptian Army |
| Years of service | 1849–1861 (USA) 1861–1865 (CSA) 1875–1877 (Egypt) |
| Rank | Captain (USA) Major General (CSA) Colonel (Egypt) |
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| Children | Charles W. Field (son) |
Charles William Field (April 6, 1828 – April 9, 1892) was a career military officer, serving in the United States Army and then, during the American Civil War, in the Confederate States Army. His division was considered one of the finest in the Army of Northern Virginia. Field was one of a handful of American officers who advised the army of Egypt following the Civil War.