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Revolutionary War Soldier

Lt Col
John Armstrong

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A Patriot of the American Revolution
Biography
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Was a Captain in 2nd NC Regiment.

Promoted to Major and transferred to 4th NC Regiment on 10/4/1777.

A Lt. Colonel on 7/17/1778 (back-dated - happened on 7/17/1782).

1780, in militia leading a unit simply called the NC Light Infantry (NC State Troops).

Early 1781, leading a Surry County Regiment attached to BG Andrew Pickens (SC), chasing Lt. Col. Lord Cornwallis.

Mid-1781, commander of the newly-recreated 3rd NC Regiment - at battle of Eutaw Springs (SC).

2/6/1782, back in recreated 4th NC Regiment under Lt. Col. Archibald Lytle.

Resigned on 1/1/1783.

Service Overview
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Enlisted1778
Discharged1783
Service5 years
Unit3rd NC Regiment
RoleLt Col
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Key Details
Full NameJohn Armstrong
RankLt Col
Regiment3rd NC Regiment
Enlisted1778
Discharged1783
StateNC
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