He was Captain , of the 24th Infantry in the War of 1812 and was promoted to major June 8 , 1813 .
Major Andrew Hunter Holmes ( 1782 -- August 14 , 1814 ) born in Fairfax County , Virginia , was an American army officer .
Andrew Hunter Holmes was Captain , of the 24th Infantry in the War of 1812 and was promoted to major June 8 , 1813 .
Major Andrew Hunter Holmes ( 1782 -- August 14 , 1814 ) born in Fairfax County , Virginia , was an American army officer .