Brevet Major General
For his valor at Lundy's Lane, Scott received a brevet (i.e. an honorary promotion) to major general to date from July 25, 1814. However, the severity of his wounds prevented his return to active duty for the remainder of the war.
Read more about this topic: Winfield Scott, War of 1812
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