Near this spot lie the remains of United States soldiers who served at Fort Knox between 1803 and 1813. Some died of wounds received at the Battle of Tippecanoe on November 7, 1811, and after a painful journey back, the sight of the flag over Fort Knox brought solace and safety to the wounded. They were housed in hospitals at Fort Knox and Vincennes, where some died. These men were among the first casualties in a war to reaffirm American sovereignty from Great Britain. Those buried at Fort Knox include James Welch, Private, 7th United States Infantry, died November 13, 1806; Johnston D. Hale, Private, 7th United States Infantry, died August 13, 1810; John Silvers, Private, First United States Infantry, died October 6, 1810; Philemon Irwin, Private, First United States Infantry, died October 12, 1810; Jessie Jennings, Lieutenant, 7th United States Infantry, died June 24, 1811; Levi Hall, Private, 4th United States Infantry, died December 1811; James Haskell, Private, 1st Regiment United States Riflemen, died December 2, 1811; George Bentley, Private, 4th United States Infantry, died December 16, 1811; Benjamin Hill, Lieutenant, 4th United States Infantry, died February 1812; and Joseph Poland, Private, 4th United States Infantry, died February 1812. Men who died after the Battle of Tippecanoe and may be buried at Fort Knox or Greenlawn Cemetery in Vincennes include Nathan Snow, Private, 4th United States Infantry, died November 14, 1811; Daniel Gilman, Private, 4th United States Infantry, died November 17, 1811; Simon Belange, Indiana Militia, died November 18, 1811; Charles Coger, Private, 4th United States Infantry, died December 3, 1811; William Brigham, Private, 1st Regiment United States Riflemen, died December 4, 1811; James Stephenson, Private, 4th United States Infantry, died December 6, 1811; and Denison Crumby, Private, 4th United States Infantry, died December 28, 1811.