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About Alexander Macomb
Alexander Macomb was an American military officer who was the Commanding General of the United States Army from 1828 until his death in 1841. Macomb was the field commander at the Battle of Plattsburgh during the War of 1812 and, after the stunning victory, was lauded with praise and styled "The Hero of Plattsburgh" by some of the American press. He was promoted to Major General for his conduct, receiving both the Thanks of Congress and a Congressional Gold Medal.
Everything about Alexander Macomb →- Occupation
- military personnel, military officer
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- April 3, 1782
- Died
- June 25, 1841