Stapleton Crutchfield
Stapleton Crutchfield | |
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Stapleton Crutchfield, by William D. Washington | |
| Born | June 21, 1835 Spotsylvania County, Virginia |
| Died | April 6, 1865 (aged 29) Amelia County, Virginia |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Branch | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Colonel (CSA) |
| Unit | 9th Virginia Infantry 58th Virginia Infantry |
| Commands | Artillery / Jackson's Division Artillery / II Corps, ANV Artillery Bde. / Department of Richmond |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
Stapleton Crutchfield (June 21, 1835 – April 6, 1865) was a Confederate officer in the American Civil War closely associated with Stonewall Jackson until Jackson's death. Although Crutchfield lost a leg in the same battle, he returned to field in the last campaign in Virginia, losing his life in the Battle of Sailor's Creek.