James M. Forsyth

1842–1915 (age 73)

Military Officer

Biography

Brigadier General James M. Forsyth earned admiration for his thoughtful leadership and for fostering cohesion across the troops he commanded. His steady presence brought calm assurance to men facing the trials of military life.

Forsyth’s service is commemorated at Arlington National Cemetery, where his resting place speaks to a lifetime of honorable duty.

Also buried at Arlington National Cemetery

Stephen Cassin
1783–1857 (age 74)
Arlington National Cemetery
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Lovell Rousseau
1818–1869 (age 51)
Arlington National Cemetery
Lovell Rousseau was an American military officer and congressman who served in the Civil War.
John Rodgers Meigs
1841–1864 (age 23)
Arlington National Cemetery
John Rodgers Meigs was a Union Army officer killed in action during the Civil War at age 23.
John Aaron Rawlins
1831–1869 (age 38)
Arlington National Cemetery
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Alexander Brydie Dyer
1815–1874 (age 59)
Arlington National Cemetery
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Charles Wilkes
1798–1877 (age 79)
Arlington National Cemetery
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