Walter Phelps
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Walter P. Phelps Jr. (Oct 29, 1832–February 20, 1878[2]) was an officer in the Union Army throughout the American Civil War, serving as commanding officer of the Eastern Iron Brigade.
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Walter P. Phelps Jr. | |
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Born | (1832-10-29)October 29, 1832 Hartford, Connecticut |
Died | February 28, 1878(1878-02-28) (aged 45) Bennington, Vermont |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861-1865 |
Rank | Colonel Bvt. Brigadier General |
Commands held | 22nd New York Infantry Eastern Iron Brigade |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Spouse(s) | Eliza Ann Schenk |
Children | Mary |
Other work | lumber merchant, iron manufacturer[1] |
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