George Alexander Forsyth | |
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Nickname(s) | Sandy[1] |
Born | Muncy, Pennsylvania | November 7, 1837
Died | September 12, 1915 Rockport, Massachusetts | (aged 77)
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service | U.S. Regular Army; Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1890 |
Rank | Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
Unit | 8th Illinois Cavalry 9th U.S. Cavalry 4th U.S. Cavalry |
Battles / wars | American Civil War American Indian Wars |
George Alexander Forsyth (November 7, 1837, – September 12, 1915) was a United States military officer most notable for his service in the cavalry.