Charles W. Phifer
Charles Wesley Phifer | |
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| Born | January 1833 Tennessee |
| Died | December 25, 1896 (aged 63) Savannah, Georgia |
| Place of burial | Laurel Grove Cemetery, Savannah |
| Allegiance | United States of America Confederate States of America |
| Branch | 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 | 6th Arkansas Cavalry Battalion Phifer's Cavalry Brigade |
| Battles / wars | American Indian Wars American Civil War |
| Other work | Teacher, engineer |
Charles Wesley Phifer (January 1833 – December 25, 1896) was a Confederate States Army officer during the American Civil War who was unofficially appointed brigadier general.