George Alexander Forsyth
George Alexander Forsyth | |
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Brevet Brig. Gen. George A. Forsyth | |
| Nickname(s) | Sandy |
| Born | November 7, 1837 Muncy, Pennsylvania |
| Died | September 12, 1915 (aged 77) Rockport, Massachusetts |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Branch | U.S. Regular Army; Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1890 |
| Rank | Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
| Unit | 8th Illinois Cavalry 9th U.S. Cavalry 4th U.S. Cavalry |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War American Indian Wars |
George Alexander Forsyth (November 7, 1837, – September 12, 1915) was a United States military officer most notable for his service in the cavalry.