Pvt. in Capt. Thomas P. Moore's company of Major Dudley's Ky. Vol. Mounted Infantry. Enlisted at Mercer County Sept. 20 1814 through Discharge at Detroit, Nov. 20 1814.

Took part in McArthur's Raid 250 miles behind enemy lines into Canada where they fought 6 small engagements against British Regulars, Canadian Militia, and their Indian allies. Battle of Oxford, Battle of Buford, Battle of Grande River Bridge, Battle of Malcolm's Mill, Battle of Dover, Battle of Savareen's Mill, and Destroyed countless enemy supply depots, and forced British to lift it's seige against Fort Erie , New York.