Richard William Dowling | |
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 Dowling in uniform, ca. 1865 | |
| Nickname(s) | "Dick" |
| Born | January 1837 Milltown, Ireland, U.K. |
| Died | 23 September 1867 (aged 30) Houston, Fifth Military District, U.S. |
| Buried | St. Vincent's Cemetery Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Allegiance |  Confederate States |
| Service/ |  Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank |  Major |
| Commands | Company F (Davis Guards), 1st (Cook's) Texas Heavy Artillery Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War
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Richard William Dowling (baptized 14 January 1837 – 23 September 1867) was an Irish-born artillery officer of the Confederate States Army who achieved distinction as commander at the battle of Sabine Pass (1863), the most one-sided Confederate victory during the American Civil War.[1] It is considered the "Thermopylae of the Confederacy" and prevented Texas from being conquered by the Union.[1] For his actions, Dowling received the "thanks of Congress" (of the Confederate States), Davis Guards Medal, Southern Cross of Honor, and Confederate Medal of Honor. Over a dozen other memorials have also been dedicated in his honor.[1][2]
- ^ a b c Ward, James R. "DOWLING, RICHARD WILLIAM". TSHA.
- ^ "Lt. Dick Dowling: A Brief Biography". Texas Historical Commission.