Frederick L. Childs-- Part 4: Service in the Confederate Army

March 4, 1861--  Resigned from U.S. Army

March 16, 1861--  Joined Confederate Army and appointed captain of artillery.  Prepared North Carolina coast defenses under William H.C. Whiting.

July 1861--  Commanded Charleston Arsenal

November 1862--  Promoted to major

February 1863--  Augusta Arsenal

November 19, 1863---  Commanded Fayetteville Arsenal in North Carolina and was promoted to lieutenant colonel

An Arsenal Buy.  --Old Secesh