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COMMANDER // 1786–1866

Winfield Scott

lieutenant generalUnited StatesUnited States8 battles2 wars

Lifespan

1786 – 1866

17901800181018201830184018501860War of 1812 · 1812–1815Mexican-American War · 1846–1848Battle of Queenston Heights — October 13, 1812 · United States · War of 1812Battle of Chippawa — July 5, 1814 · United States · War of 1812Battle of Lundy's Lane — July 25, 1814 · United States · War of 1812Battle of Churubusco — August 20, 1847 · United States · Mexican-American WarBattle of Contreras — August 20, 1847 · United States · Mexican-American WarBattle of Molino del Rey — September 8, 1847 · United States · Mexican-American WarChapultepec — 13 Sep 1847 · United States · Mexican-American WarVeracruz — Mar 1847 · United States · Mexican-American War

Active service 1812–1847 — 8 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 26.

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Battles (8)

Last verified June 2026
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