Who was the only woman during the American Civil War to be given a real (as opposed to an honorary) commission in the Confederate States Army, also who gave her this commission and why was it granted?

lanfranco

Probably Sally Tompkins, given a commission by Jefferson Davis, since her hospital caring for Confederate wounded was required to be under military command http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sally_Louisa_Tompkins Oct 13 06, 9:02 PM

hohohaha

I thought this one would have people guessing for at least a little while. Silly me. You people are just too good! That's the right answer. Tompkins' official rank was Captain of Cavalry (Unassigned). Oct 13 06, 9:07 PM

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