James Vote Bomford, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Distinguished military soldier
Date of Birth: 05-Oct-1811
Place of Birth: Governors Island, New York, United States
Date of Death: 06-Jan-1892
Profession: military officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Libra 
About James Vote Bomford
- James Vote (Voty) Bomford (October 5, 1811 – February 6, 1892) was a distinguished soldier in the United States military and a Union officer in the Civil War, and retired with the rank of Brigadier General.
- He graduated from Norwich University in 1828 and from West Point in 1832, and was a colonel in the 8th United States Infantry.
- Bomford was twice wounded in action at Perryville (brevetted colonel) and served in the Mexican–American War.
- His father was George Bomford, an inventor and military officer in the United States Army, who invented the Columbiad cannon.
- His son, also named George, was expelled but allowed to retire following his involvement in the Eggnog Riot at West Point.
- George did enter the military and retired as a captain.
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