Winfield Scott
Commanding General, United States Army (1841-1861)
Born: 06/13/1786 (Dinwiddie County, VA)
Died: 05/29/1866 (West Point, NY)
Political Party:
Whig
Demographics:
Male; Caucasian
Profession:
Military, Lawyer
Military Service:
War of 1812 (1812-1815); Mexican-American War (1846-1848); Civil War (1861-1865)
Military Appointments:
U.S. Army, Lieutenant General (1808 - 1861)
Military Details:
Capt. U.S.A., 1808; Lt. Col. U.S.A., 1812; Col. U.S.A., 1813; Col. U.S.A. Adj. Gen., 1813; Brig. Gen. U.S.A., 1814; Bvt. Maj. Gen. U.S.A., 1814; Maj. Gen. U.S.A., 1841; Bvt. Lt. Gen. U.S.A., 1847; Retired Maj. Gen., 1-Nov-1861.
Political Positions:
Commanding General, U.S. Army (1841 - 1861);
Military Governor, Mexico City (1847 - 1848)
Candidate:
For President (1852)
Education:
College of William & Mary (attended)
Awards/Honors:
Congressional Gold Medal
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