He took part in the Campaign of 1813 on the St. Lawrence River and was at the Battle of Chrystler's Field in Upper Canada on November 11, 1813.. Then he involved with the defense of the city and harbor of New York (including Brooklyn and Harlem Heights) 1814-1815.
On February 18, 1814, he was brevetted to brigadier general for Meritorious Service.
From 1814-1815 he was superintending engineer for the fortifications of New York City.
--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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