LeRoy Pope Walker
LeRoy Pope Walker (February 7, 1817 – August 23, 1884) was the first Confederate States Secretary of War.
LeRoy Walker | |
|---|---|
| 1st Confederate States Secretary of War | |
| In office February 25, 1861 – September 16, 1861 | |
| President | Jefferson Davis |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Judah Benjamin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 7, 1817 Huntsville, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | August 23, 1884 (aged 67) Huntsville, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa University of Virginia |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1862, 1864–1865 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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