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Conrad Heyer (April 10, 1749 or 1753 [Note 1] – February 19, 1856) was an American farmer, veteran of the American Revolutionary War, and centenarian.He is often credited as being the earliest-born person to have been photographed alive, although several other contenders are known, most notably a shoemaker named John Adams and Caesar, an African.
Frank Buckles (1901–2011), shown here in this recruitment photo, was the last verified American soldier to have served in World War I. Frank Woodruff Buckles (1901–2011) – U.S. Army. Last U.S. veteran, served with the 1st Fort Riley Casual Detachment.
In this file photo from 2013, Boy Scout Troop 36 members Evan Mayle, John Golden and Mikey Milton, along with American Revolutionary War reenactors Ron Pfouts and John McDowell, present the colors ...
John Gray (January 6, 1764 – March 29, 1868) was the last verified veteran of the American Revolutionary War.He was confirmed a veteran of the war and awarded a pension of $500 semi-annually by House Bill 1044 (passed by Congress February 22, 1866).
A historic marker was presented Saturday in honor of Jacob Nagle, a Revolutionary War-era sailor who went on to work for the Stark County Clerk of Courts and Recorder's Office in the 1830s.
Until the war was widened into a global conflict by France's entry in 1778, the war's military activities were primarily directed by the Commander-in-Chief, North America. General Thomas Gage was commander-in-chief of North American forces from 1763 until 1775, and governor of the Province of Massachusetts Bay from 1774 to 1776.
George Middleton (c. 1735 – April 6, 1815) was an African-American Revolutionary War veteran, ... (2010 photo) Post-war. After the American Revolution, ...
People who served in the military as Patriots during the American Revolutionary War. Most individuals are placed in one of the subcategories, unless it is unclear in which subcategory the person belongs.