William Cox was convicted in an 1814 court martial for dereliction of duty and for abandoning his watch station while under fire. he was discharged from the Navy in disgrace.
His great grandson, New York architect Electus D. Litchfield fought for many years to have William Cox's conviction overturned. Finally, in 1952, a resolution passed by Congress was signed by President Truman overturning the conviction and restoring Cox's rank.
Personally, from what I have read, I think this was long overdue.
--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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