George Alexander Forsyth

George Alexander Forsyth
Brevet Brig. Gen. George A. Forsyth
Nickname(s)Sandy[1]
Born(1837-11-07)November 7, 1837
Muncy, Pennsylvania
DiedSeptember 12, 1915(1915-09-12) (aged 77)
Rockport, Massachusetts
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service/branchU.S. Regular Army;
Union Army
Years of service1861–1890
Rank Colonel
Brevet Brigadier General
Unit8th Illinois Cavalry
9th U.S. Cavalry
4th U.S. Cavalry
Battles/warsAmerican 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.

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