Revolutionary War Soldier

Private
Gilbert Matthews

A Patriot of the American Revolution
Biography

April 1776, a Private under Capt. Martin Phifer for 2-1/2 years.

3/7/1777, this unit was placed on the Continental Line.

Wounded at battle of Germantown, and in another skirmish.

Discharged in Oct. 1778 at Ft. Pitt, PA.

6/6/1779, a Private under Capt. Michael Quinn (3rd NC Regiment) for two years.

Enlisted at Halifax, NC.

Discharged in June 1781 at Halifax, NC.

aka Gilbert Mathis.

S41803.

Service Overview
Enlisted1777
Discharged1781
Service 4 years
UnitNC Light Dragoons
RolePrivate
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Battle Records

Brandywine Creek (PA), Germantown (PA), Monmouth (NJ), Siege of Savannah (GA), Siege of Charleston (SC)

Key Details
Full Name Gilbert Matthews
Rank Private
Regiment NC Light Dragoons
Enlisted 1777
Discharged 1781
State NC
Battles & Engagements
Brandywine Creek (PA), Germantown (PA), Monmouth (NJ), Siege of Savannah (GA), Siege of Charleston (SC)
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