Bounty Land Application File for 1st Lieutenant George Sykes, Captain Craig's Company, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (50-160-2998)

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Bounty Land Application File for 1st Lieutenant George Sykes, Captain Craig's Company, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (50-160-2998)

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Sykes, George, 1822-1880

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Sykes was born in Dover, Delaware. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1842 and graduated 39th out of 56 cadets. It was during his time as cadet that he acquired the nicknames "Tardy George" and "Slow Trot" Sykes. He was commissioned as a brevet second lieutenant in the 3rd U.S. Infantry. He served in the Second Seminole War, Mexican–American War, and numerous other conflicts. Sykes was brevetted as a captain for actions at the Battle of Cerro Gordo. By virtue of his servi...