Alexander R. Thompson
Alexander R. Thompson | |
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| Born | February 19, 1793 New York City, New York, United States |
| Died | December 25, 1837 (age 44) Near Lake Okeechobee, Florida, United States |
| Buried | West Point Cemetery, New York, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1812 - 1837 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | 6th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | |
| Alma mater | West Point Military Academy |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Nexsen |
Alexander Ramsey Thompson Jr. (1793–1837) was a United States Army soldier. He was a graduate of the West Point Military Academy, who fought in the War of 1812 and the Second Seminole War. In the latter war, Thompson was killed by Seminole Indians at the Battle of Lake Okeechobee in Florida.