James Tilton
James Tilton | |
|---|---|
| Surgeon General of the United States Army | |
| In office 1813–1815 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 1, 1745 |
| Died | May 14, 1822 (aged 76) |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Army |
| Battles/wars | |
James Tilton (June 1, 1745 – May 14, 1822) was an American physician and soldier from Dover, Delaware. He was a delegate for Delaware in the Continental Congress of 1783 and 1784 and served as Surgeon General of the United States Army during the War of 1812.