A Private under Capt. Henry Dawson.
After battle of Germantown (PA), he was transferred to Capt. John Macon.
The official rolls state that he deserted on 10/25/1777.
In his pension application, he asserts that he was maliciously accused of disobedience and sentenced to the lash, to escape which he left the service and furnished a substitute, James McMullen, who was received by Maj. Patrick Lockard [Samuel Lockhart].
From Halifax County, NC.
aka Drew Smith.
R9713.
| Enlisted | 1777 |
| Discharged | 1777 |
| Service | |
| Unit | 7th NC Regiment |
| Role | Private |
Germantown (PA)
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