Horatio Dickson
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.
Major General Horatio Dickson | |
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| 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
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| Awards | Silver Star (x2) |
| Other work | 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. When he was 17 he went to West Point. When he was 21 he was considered one of the best officers in the US army.
Military career
Horatio received a commission as a Major General in 1804 due to eruption of the Division War.
Canadian War
Horatio was the primary American commander during the Canadian War, he won almost every battle he commanded in except for the Battle of the Wabash.
Newfoundland Campaign
On July 4, 1815, Horatio order Admiral Arnold Thompson to engage the Canadian fleet around Newfoundland and to ferry his 28,000 men across the channel to invade the island. After reaching the island however Horatio had to siege down Fort Point because the fort kept destroying his ships.