At the Siege of Fort Erie, he was in command on 15 August 1814 when the British assault was repulsed at the First Battle of Fort Erie. For this he was awarded the Thanks of Congress, the Congressional Gold Medal and brevet-promoted to the rank of major general.
However, he was wounded by an artillery shell at the battle and replaced by General Isaac Brown.
Upon recovery, he was given command of Military District No. 6. At the war's end, he was sent to deal with the Creek Indians in Georgia and Florida which is where he got involved with Negro Fort.
Gainesville, Florida, home of the University of Florida and Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island in Mobile Bay, were named after him.
--Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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