Horatio Dickson

Major General

Horatio Dickson
Major General; Horatio Dickson
Born	November 13, 1782
Died	July 18, 1815 (aged 32)
Allegiance	United States
Years of service	1804-1815
Rank	Major General
Commands held	Army of Northern Potomac; Great Northern Army
Battles/wars	Division War Battle of Western Virginia; Candian War Battle of the Citadel; Battle of Fort Chambly; Battle of the Wabash; Battle of Frozen Water; Newfoundland Campaign Siege of Fort Point; Battle of Lewispointe; Battle of Deer Lake; Battle of Stephenville†; ;
Awards	Silver Star (x2)
Other work	Military governor of Newfoundland

Major General Horatio Dickson (November 13, 1782-July 18, 1815) was an American general who served in the Division War, Canadian War, and War of 1812. He was also the military governor of Newfoundland.

Early life

Horatio Dickson was born in New England during the American Revolution. When he was 10 he started getting an interest in the army.