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Though reviled by Americans for alleged atrocities, Tarleton’s successes on the battlefield made him one of the few British heroes of the war. Major John Andre † had just become head of British intelligence operations across the 13 Colonies, working under General Clinton .
Patriots were colonists of the Thirteen Colonies who rejected British rule during the American Revolution. Many Patriots served in multiple capacities. Many Patriots served in multiple capacities. Statesmen and office holders
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.
John Paul Jones (born John Paul; July 6, 1747 – July 18, 1792) was a Scottish Naval Officer who served in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War.Often referred to as the "Father of the American Navy", Jones is regarded by several commentators as one of the greatest naval commanders in the military history of the United States.
Anthony Wayne (January 1, 1745 – December 15, 1796) was an American soldier, officer, statesman, and a Founding Father of the United States.He adopted a military career at the outset of the American Revolutionary War, where his military exploits and fiery personality quickly earned him a promotion to brigadier general and the nickname "Mad Anthony". [1]
Major-General John Stark (August 28, 1728 – May 8, 1822) was an American military officer who served during the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War.He became known as the "Hero of Bennington" for his exemplary service at the Battle of Bennington in 1777.
List of United States militia units in the American Revolutionary War; List of military leaders in the American Revolutionary War; List of British units in the American Revolutionary War; Southern Campaigns: Pension Transactions for a description of the transcription effort by Will Graves; Southern theater of the American Revolutionary War
Samuel Whittemore Jr. (July 27, 1696 – February 2, 1793) [1] [2] was an American farmer and soldier. He was 78 years old [ 3 ] when he became the oldest known colonial combatant in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783).