From the Chronicles of Oklahoma.
Born 1794.
Appointed 3rd lieutenant in 23rd U.S. Infantry April 5, 1813. In October was promoted to 2nd lieutenant. While a 1st Lt. at Fort Erie, he was wounded August 15, 1814. He was wounded again on the September 17 sortie from Fort Erie.
Later, he commanded Fort Gibson, Fort Washita and Fort Smith.
--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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