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George Bomford
George Bomford, designer, inventor, and Inspector of Arsenals, Ordnance, Arms and Munitions of War from 1842 to 1845 (Cullum's Register).
Born1780 (1780)
Long Island, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 25, 1848(1848-03-25) (aged 67–68)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Place of Burial
Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, D.C., U.S.
AllegianceGeorge Bomford United States
Service/branchGeorge Bomford United States Army
Years of service1805–1848
RankColonel
Commands held2nd Chief of Ordnance (1832–1848)
Battles/warsWar of 1812
Relations
  • James Vote (Voty Bomford) (son)
  • George N. Bomford (grandson)

George Bomford (1780 – March 25, 1848) was a distinguished military officer in the United States Army and an inventor and designer of weapons and defensive installations. He served as the second Chief of Ordnance for the U.S. Army Ordnance Corps.

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