Winfield Scott
For other uses, see Winfield Scott (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Winfield Scott Hancock. Winfield Scott 3rd Commanding General of the United States Army In office July 5, 1841 – November 1, 1861 President John Tyler James K. Polk Zachary Taylor Millard Fillmore Franklin Pierce James Buchanan Abraham Lincoln Preceded by Alexander Macomb Succeeded by George B. McClellan Personal details Born ( 1786-06-13 ) June 13, 1786 Dinwiddie County, Virginia, U.S. Died May 29, 1866 (1866-05-29) (aged 79) West Point, New York, U.S. Resting place West Point Cemetery Political party Whig Education College of William and Mary Awards Congressional Gold Medal (2) Signature Military service Nickname(s) "Old Fuss and Feathers" "The Grand Old Man of the Army" Allegiance United States Service/branch Virginia Militia United States Army Union Army Years of service 1807–1808 (Militia) 1808–1861 (U.S.