Sykes
GEORGE, an American military officer; born in Dover, Del., Oct. 9, 1822; was graduated at the United States Military Academy in 1842; was promoted 1st lieutenant Sept. 21, 1846; and during the war with Mexico took part at the actions of Monterey, Vera Cruz, Cerro Gordo, Contreras, Churubusco, and the siege and surrender of the City of Mexico. In May, 1861, he was was promoted major of the 14th Inand in September of the same year appointed Brigadier-General of volunteers.
Later he won distinction at Gaines' Mills, and in the several subsequent quent operations of the Army of the Powas promoted Major-General of volunteers in November, in the battles of Chancellorsville and per , 1862; took part commanded the 5th Army Corps during the battle of Gettysburg. At the close of the war he was brevetted Major-General U. S.
A. for gallantry in service during the war. He was promoted colonel of the 20th United States Inin January, 1868. He died in Brownsville , Tex., Feb. 9, 1880, while in command of Fort Brown. His remains were removed to the West Point cemetery at the expense of Congress and a fine monument was erected to his memory .