William Raine Peck | |
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 William Raine Peck | |
| Nickname(s) | Big Peck |
| Born | January 31, 1818 Jefferson County, Tennessee, US |
| Died | January 22, 1871 (aged 52) near Milliken's Bend, Louisiana, US |
| Place of burial | Westview Cemetery Jefferson City, Tennessee |
| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
| Service |  Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–65 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
William Raine Peck (January 31, 1818[1] – January 22, 1871) was a wealthy American planter, politician, and soldier who served as a general in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. The final commander of the famed Louisiana Tigers, Peck was among the largest Civil War generals, standing 6 feet, 6 inches tall and weighing 330 pounds.
- ^ Eicher, p. 422.