Richard Rowland Kirkland (August 1843 – September 20, 1863), known as "The Angel of Marye's Heights", was a Confederate soldier during the American Civil War, noted by both sides for his bravery and the story of his humanitarian actions during the Battle of Fredericksburg.

On December 13, 1862, Kirkland's unit had formed at the stone wall at the base of "Marye's Heights" near Fredericksburg, Virginia.

On the night of December 13, walking wounded made their way to the field hospital while those who were disabled were forced to remain on the battlefield.

The morning of December 14 revealed that over 8,000 Union soldiers had been shot in front of the stone wall at Marye's Heights.

He ventured back and forth several times, giving the wounded Union soldiers water, warm clothing, and blankets.

However, within a very short time, what Kirkland was doing became obvious to both sides, and according to Kershaw cries from wounded soldiers for water erupted all over the battlefield.

In 1965, sculptor Felix de Weldon unveiled a statue in front of the stone wall at the Fredericksburg battlefield in Kirkland's honor.