A
hero of the War of 1812, Macomb later became Commanding General of the U.S. Army.
Timeline
Birth- Apr 3, 1782
Detroit, Michigan
Birth- Apr 3, 1782
Birth
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
Birth- Apr 3, 1782
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
Death
Jun 25, 1841
Death
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States of America
1775 - 2099Other Service- Ages: 59 - 17 years
Service Start Date
Jan 1, 1799
Service End Date
Jan 1, 1841
Conflict Period
Other Service
Rank
Major General
Branch
Army
Commands
Chief of Engineers; Commanding General of the U.S. Army
Served For
United States of America
Marriage- Jan 1, 1803-Age: 21 years
Catherine Macomb
1812 - 1815War of 1812
Battles
Battle of Plattsburgh
Medals
Congressional Gold Medal
Conflict Period
War of 1812
Rank
Major General
Branch
Army
Served For
United States of America
Marriage- Jan 1, 1826-Age: 44 years
Harriet Balch
Employment: Position
Chief of Engineers
Employment: Start Date
Jan 1, 1821
Employment: Employer
US Army
Employment: End Date
Jan 1, 1828
Employment: End Date
Jan 1, 1841
Employment: Position
Commanding General of the U.S. Army
Employment: Start Date
Jan 1, 1828
Employment: End Date
Jul 6, 1812
Employment: Position
(Acting) Adjutant General
Employment: Start Date
Apr 28, 1812
Death- Jun 25, 1841-Age: 59 years
Washington, D. C.
Death- Jun 25, 1841-Age: 59 years
Death
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States of America
Burial
Congressional Cemetery, Washington DC
Burial
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States of America
Other Facts
Father
Alexander Macomb
Mother
Mary Catherine Navarre
Full Name
Alexander Macomb
