Charles W. Field

Charles William Field
Born(1828-04-06)April 6, 1828
Woodford County, Kentucky, US
DiedApril 9, 1892(1892-04-09) (aged 64)
Washington, D.C., US
Place of burial
Allegiance United States of America
 Confederate States of America
Khedivate of Egypt
Service / branch United States Army
 Confederate States Army
Egyptian Army
Years of service1849–1861 (USA)
1861–1865 (CSA)
1875–1877 (Egypt)
Rank Captain (USA)
Major General (CSA)
Colonel (Egypt)
Battles / wars
ChildrenCharles W. Field (son)

Charles William Field (April 6, 1828 – April 9, 1892) was a career military officer, serving in the United States Army and then, during the American Civil War, in the Confederate States Army. His division was considered one of the finest in the Army of Northern Virginia. Field was one of a handful of American officers who advised the army of Egypt following the Civil War.