From Wikipedia.
John Whistler's son, who accompanied him to Fort Dearborn, was born in 1780 and died in 1863.
He was commissioned 2nd lieutenant in the 1st U.S. Infantry in June 1801 and promoted to 1st lieutenant in 1807 and captain in December 1812.
When the Army reorganized after the War of 1812, the 1st Infantry was redesignated the 3rd Infantry.
Brevetted to major in 1822 and served ten years at that rank. In April 1826 he was assigned to the 2nd U.S. Infantry and became lieutenant colonel of the 7th Infantry in July 1834.
Colonel of the 4th U.S. Infantry July 1845. Retired April 1861 and died December 4, 1863.
--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.
Showing posts with label 2nd U.S. Infantry Regiment. Show all posts
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Thursday, June 22, 2017
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Fort Hawkins-- Part 5: Built by the 2nd U.S. Infantry Regiment
From the Explore Southern History site.
Construction on the fort began in 1806 by the 2nd U.S. Infantry Regiment.
It is thought that in 1807, former U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr may have been incarcerated at the fort before he was accused of treason. He was later acquitted.
The fort never faced a serious attack during the War of 1812 or the 1813-1814 Creek War. But during these wars, the fort was occupied by Georgia militia troops and U.S. regulars.
--Brock-Perry
Construction on the fort began in 1806 by the 2nd U.S. Infantry Regiment.
It is thought that in 1807, former U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr may have been incarcerated at the fort before he was accused of treason. He was later acquitted.
The fort never faced a serious attack during the War of 1812 or the 1813-1814 Creek War. But during these wars, the fort was occupied by Georgia militia troops and U.S. regulars.
--Brock-Perry
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