James Fortier Photograph- Fort Detroit Medal: 1812 History

James Fortier Photograph- Fort Detroit Medal

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Sponsors:: This item is a part of the 1812 History digitization project. This project was made possible with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Canadian Culture Online Strategy.
Media Type:: Image
Item Type:: Photographs
Description:: A copy of an original photo of James Fortier (April 10, 1792- January 11, 1865) wearing a medal that was awarded in 1849 for his participation at the Battle of Fort Detroit under Major General Sir Isaac Brock. He was also in charge of a gun boat that captured the American vessel "Commencement" and brought her to Fort Erie. In September 1813, Fortier was severely wounded by a rifle ball to the head and was taken prisoner for 12 months by enemy forces. Following the war, Fortier served as the 2nd Lighthouse keeper in Port Colborne from 1849 to 1865.

For more information, read James Fortier's letter to the Honourable Jean Chabot that is included in the Online collection. (Object number: 978.162.2)
Date of Original:: c.1860
Subject(s):: Lighthouse keepers
Military - 1812
War of 1812
Brock, Isaac, 1769-1812
War of 1812 Commemorations
War of 1812 Veterans
Fortier, James
Battle of Lake Erie
Fort Detroit
Local identifier:: 984.102.3
Geographic Coverage:: Canada - Ontario - Port Colborne

Latitude: 42.879108980550136
Longitude: -79.24301147460938
Copyright Statement:: Protected by copyright: Uses other than research or private study require the permission of the rightsholder(s). Responsibility for obtaining permissions and for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Recommended Citation:: Image courtesy of the Port Colborne Historical & Marine Museum
Terms of Use:: Please contact the PORT COLBORNE HISTORICAL AND MARINE MUSEUM for any reproductions of photographs within the website
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