Alexander Macomb
United States Army general
Died when: 59 years 83 days (710 months)Star Sign: Aries
Alexander Macomb /m?'kum/ (April 3, 1782 – June 25, 1841) was the Commanding General of the United States Army from May 29, 1828, until his death on June 25, 1841.
Macomb was the field commander at the Battle of Plattsburgh during the War of 1812 and, after the stunning victory, was lauded with praise and styled "The Hero of Plattsburgh" by some of the American press.
He was promoted to Major General for his conduct, receiving both the Thanks of Congress and a Congressional Gold Medal.
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