Heroes of the american revolution list

Name Period of service in the rank, promotions and previous military experience.

Termination of service Commentary Artemas WardJune 17, to April 23, ^[2] General and Commander-in-Chief of the Massachusetts troops.^[5]
Resigned officially due to "want of health", but really did not want to leave Boston after the British evacuation.^[6]The first overall leader of the assembled militia forces outside Boston after the war began, and ranked second in seniority to Washington in the Continental Army.

He commanded the Eastern Department, which was largely responsible for containing the British at Newport, until , when he resigned due to poor health Charles LeeJune 17, to January 10, ^[2]Half-payLieutenant Colonel in the British Army, formerly of the rd Foot.^[7]
Dismissed by Congress.^[8]An experienced British military officer, Lee had hoped to be appo