Jacob Brown (general)
Jacob Jennings Brown (May 9, 1775 – February 24, 1828) was known for his victories as an American army officer in the War of 1812, where he reached the rank of general. His successes on the northern border during that war made him a national hero, and he was awarded a Congressional Gold Medal.
Jacob J. Brown | |
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Portrait by James Herring, 1835. | |
| Nickname(s) | "Potash Brown" |
| Born | May 9, 1775 Bucks County, Pennsylvania |
| Died | February 24, 1828 (aged 52) Washington, D.C. |
| Place of burial | Washington, D.C. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | New York Militia United States Army |
| Years of service | 1807–1813 (NY Militia) 1813–1828 (US Army) |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | 1st Commanding General of the United States Army 11th Senior Officer of the United States Army Army of the Niagara |
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Even as the US Army was reduced in size after the war, Brown retained commissioned status. In 1821, Brown was appointed Commanding General of the United States Army and held that post until his death. He initiated post-graduate education for staff and command officers, and the General Recruiting Service, to manage acquiring troops. After his death, he received a military funeral in Washington, DC, with a mile-long parade along Pennsylvania Avenue to his burial at Congressional Cemetery.