Monday, January 14, 2019
West Point Class of 1811: Five Died in the War of 1812
From the Civil War in the East site.
Four other members of the West Point Class of 1811 besides George Ronan were killed during the War of 1812.
Marie V. Boisaubin First Lt. Died in 1813 in the capture of Fort George, Upper Canada.
Henry Burchstead First Lt. Killed 1813 in Alabama in Creek Indian campaign.
Henry A. Hobart First Lt. Killed 1813, Capture of Fort George, Upper Canada.
Alexander J. Williams Captain Killed 1814 in defense of Fort Erie, Upper Canada
George Ronan Ensign Killed 1812 in Fort Dearborn massacre. First West Point graduate to be killed in action.
--Brock-Perry
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