James W. Forsyth
American general (1834–1906) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James William Forsyth (August 8, 1834 – October 24, 1906) was a U.S. Army officer and general. He was primarily a Union staff officer during the American Civil War and cavalry regimental commander during the American Indian Wars. Forsyth is best known for having commanded the 7th Cavalry at the Wounded Knee Massacre on December 29, 1890, during which more than 250 men, women, and children of the Lakota were killed and more than 50 were wounded.
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Born | (1834-08-08)August 8, 1834 Maumee, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | October 24, 1906(1906-10-24) (aged 72) Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
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Allegiance | United States (Union) |
Service/ | United States Army (Union Army) |
Years of service | 1856–1897 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | 7th U.S. Cavalry Department of California |
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