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Sep 29, 1811 Cold Spring, New York, United States Died on 03 Jul 1849 (aged 37)
United States Army officer (1811–1849)
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About James Duncan United States Army Officer
- James Duncan (September 29, 1811 – July 3, 1849) became a hero of the Mexican–American War for his capable command of an artillery battery at several important battles.
- He was a graduate of United States Military Academy in 1834 and served in the Seminole Wars.
- In 1848, he became involved in a post-war squabble between several general officers, though it did not harm his prospects.
- After his exploits in the Mexican–American War, he was appointed Inspector general of the US Army.
- A promising career was cut short when he died of yellow fever on an inspection tour of Mobile, Alabama in 1849.
