Col. Frederick L. Childs, Cmdr. of the Fayetteville Arsenal

According to Civil War Net, he was a West Point graduate who later served in the Confederate Army.

The Class of 1855 West Point site:  Frederick L. Childs:  #1685.  Born Missouri, appointed at large.  He was #9 in the Class of 1855 which had 38 members.  Captain of Artillery March 11, 1861.

Served under Confederate Gen. Whiting preparing the defenses of the North Carolina coast in the Civil War.  Commanded the Charleston Arsenal July 1861.

Appointed Major Artillery November 1862.  Then at the Augusta Arsenal Feb. 1863.  In charge of the Fayetteville Arsenal from November 19, 1863, to capture of it by Sherman's Army.  Lt. Col.

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