Charles Didier Dreux (May 11, 1832 – July 5, 1861) was the first Confederate field officer killed during the American Civil War. He was the son of Guy Dreux and Léontine Arnoult. Prior to the Civil War, Dreux had served as district attorney and a member of the Louisiana state legislature. 30,000 mourners attended his funeral in New Orleans.[1] He is buried in Metairie Cemetery.[2]
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- ^ Hémard, Ned (2012). "Two Fallen Soldiers" (PDF). New Orleans Bar Association. Retrieved March 22, 2018.