George Alexander Forsyth

George Alexander Forsyth
Brevet Brig. Gen. George A. Forsyth
NicknameSandy
Born(1837-11-07)November 7, 1837
Muncy, Pennsylvania, US
DiedSeptember 12, 1915(1915-09-12) (aged 77)
Rockport, Massachusetts, US
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
BranchU.S. Regular Army;
Union Army
Service years1861–1890
Rank Colonel
Brevet Brigadier General
Unit8th Illinois Cavalry
9th U.S. Cavalry
4th U.S. Cavalry
ConflictsAmerican 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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