General Winfield Scott and the Battle of Lundy's Lane

General Scott was seriously wounded with a shot that shattered his shoulder at the July 25, 1814, Battle of Lundy's Lane, as were American commander Major General Jacob Brown and British commander Lt. general Gordon Drummond.

For his valor at the battle, Winfield Scott received a brevet promotion to major-general to date from July 25, 1814.  However, the severity of the wound prevented him from returning to duty for the remainder of the war.

General Briown was struck twice, almost instantaneously, and carried to the rear where he turned over American command to General Eleazer Wheelock Ripley.

British losses at the battle of Lundy's Lane:  84 killed, 571 wounded, 193 missing and 42 captured.

Americab losses: 173 killed, 571 wounded, 38 missing and 79 captured.

--Brock-Perry