Preston Smith (general)
Preston Smith | |
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| Born | December 25, 1823 |
| Died | September 19, 1863 (aged 39) |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Branch | Confederate States Army |
| Service years | 1861–1863 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands | Brigade in the Army of Tennessee |
| Conflicts | American Civil War |
Preston Smith (December 25, 1823 – September 19, 1863) was a Confederate military officer in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He was killed in action during a night attack during the Battle of Chickamauga in northern Georgia.