Walter Phelps
Walter P. Phelps Jr. | |
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Colonel Phelps in 1862. | |
| Born | October 29, 1832 Hartford, Connecticut |
| Died | February 28, 1878 (aged 45) Bennington, Vermont |
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| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Branch | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Colonel Bvt. Brigadier General |
| Commands | 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 |
Walter P. Phelps Jr. (Oct 29, 1832 – February 20, 1878) was an officer in the Union Army throughout the American Civil War, serving as commanding officer of the Eastern Iron Brigade.