George Armistead-- Part 3: At Capture of Fort George and Ordered To Command Fort McHenry

George Armistead reentered the U.S. Army February 16, 1801, and was commissioned a lieutenant in the 2nd Regiment U.S. Artillerists and Engineers.  He was promoted to captain November 1, 1806

He was one of five brothers who served in the War of 1812 in either the Army or militia.

On March 3, 1813, he was promoted to major of the 3rd Artillery Regiment.  He distinguished himself in the capture of Fort George near the mouth of the Niagara River on May 27, 1813, while serving at Fort Niagara.  Afterwards, he carried the captured British flags to President Madison.

When he arrived in Washington, D.C., he was ordered to take command of Fort McHenry.

--Brock-Perry