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.
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
John B. Campbell-- Part 4: Mortally Wounded in Action
Colonel Campbell commanded the 11th Infantry Regiment at the capture of Fort Erie and was mortally wounded at the Battle of Chippewa, Canada, on July 5, 1814. He commanded the right wing of Brigadier General Winfield Scott's Army at that battle.
He died August 28, 1814.
--Brock-Perry
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