In the last entry, I mentioned that William G. Belknap was brevetted three times during the course of his long military career. Some folks might not understand what this means.
When a person is brevetted in the U.S. military, this means that they attain a higher rank, but without the pay or most of the privileges that go with it.
This often happens at retirement. But often it also takes place as a reward for gallant service.
--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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