David Moniac

David Moniac,^[1] born December 25th, 1802, died 1836, was a Creek Indian of mixed ancestry, a grand-nephew of Alexander McGillivray.

He was the first cadet appointed from Alabama and in 1822 became the first Native American, and first non-white man, to graduate from West Point.^[2] He was the only Native American to serve as a commissioned officer in the Seminole War. He was killed in action at the Battle of Wahoo Swamp.^[1]

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Encyclopedia of Alabama: David Moniac
2. ^ United States Military Academy at West Point

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Name	Moniac, David
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Date of birth	1802
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Date of death	1836
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