William Peleg Rogers

William Peleg Rogers
Born	December 17, 1819 Baldwin County, Georgia, US
Died	October 4, 1862 (aged 42) Corinth, Mississippi
Allegiance	United States Confederate States
Branch	United States Army Confederate States Army
Rank	Captain (USA) Colonel (CSA)
Commands	2nd Texas Infantry Regiment
Battles	Mexican–American War Battle of Monterey Battle of Buena Vista American Civil War Battle of Shiloh Second Battle of Corinth †

William Peleg Rogers (December 17, 1819 – October 4, 1862) was a Texan lawyer and political activist and a Confederate army officer.

After service in the Mexican War, he strongly supported the cause of secession from the Union, and became colonel of the 2nd Texas Infantry Regiment, Confederate States Army, at the outset of the Civil War.

He was killed in action while leading his regiment in a final charge on the last day of the Second Battle of Corinth, Mississippi. His bravery was noted by the foe.