James Vote (Voty) Bomford | |
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| Born | October 5, 1811 Governors Island, New York |
| Died | February 6, 1892 (aged 80) Elizabeth, New Jersey |
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| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1832–1872 |
| Rank | Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
| Commands | 8th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Battles: Black Hawk War, Seminole War, Battle of Palo Alto, Battle of Resaca de la Palma, Battle of Monterey, Siege of Vera Cruz, Battle of Cerro Gordo, Battle of Churubusco, Battle of Molino del Rey, Battle of Chapultepec: Wars; American Civil War |
| Relations | George Bomford (father) George N. Bomford (son) |
James Vote (Voty) Bomford (October 5, 1811 – February 6, 1892) was a soldier in the United States military and a Union officer in the Civil War, and retired with the rank of Brigadier General. He graduated from Norwich University in 1828 and from West Point in 1832, and was a colonel in the 8th United States Infantry. Bomford was twice wounded in action at Perryville (brevetted colonel) and served in the Mexican–American War. His father was George Bomford, an inventor and military officer in the United States Army, who invented the Columbiad cannon. His son, also named George, was expelled but allowed to retire following his involvement in the Eggnog Riot at West Point. George did enter the military and retired as a captain.