O'Connor, John Michael, 1790-1826
Variant namesJohn Michael O'Connor, United States Army officer during and after the War of 1812 was a resident of New York. He was cited for gallantry at the Battle of Chippewa, July 5, 1814. O'Connor translated Gay de Vernon's TREATISE ON THE SCIENCE OF WAR AND FORTIFICATIONS, which was used as a textbook for many years at West Point. He spent two years in France at the Ecole Polytechnique and the military school at Metz. Discouraged by the failure of his application for further study in France, and by chronic illness, he left the army in 1821.
From the description of Diary of John Michael O'Connor's voyage to, [and] residence [and] travels in France : manuscript, 1818-1820. (Princeton University Library). WorldCat record id: 181770233
U.S. Army officer during and after the War of 1812.
From the description of John Michael O'Connor papers, 1807-1826. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58779934
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Birth 1790
Death 1826
