William Peleg Rogers
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William Peleg Rogers (December 17, 1819 – October 4, 1862) was a Texan lawyer and political activist and a Confederate army officer.
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William Peleg Rogers | |
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Born | December 17, 1819 Baldwin County, Georgia, US |
Died | October 4, 1862 (aged 42) Corinth, Mississippi |
Allegiance | United States Confederate States |
Branch | United States Army Confederate States Army |
Rank | Captain (USA) Colonel (CSA) |
Commands held | 2nd Texas Infantry Regiment |
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After service in the Mexican War, he strongly supported the cause of secession from the Union, and became colonel of the 2nd Texas Infantry Regiment, Confederate States Army, at the outset of the Civil War.
He was killed in action while leading his regiment in a final charge on the last day of the Second Battle of Corinth, Mississippi. His bravery was noted by the foe.