Revolutionary War Soldier

Lieutenant
John Daves

A Patriot of the American Revolution
Biography

Was a QM and an Ensign.

10/4/1777, a 1st Lieutenant under Maj. Hardy Murfree.

Wounded at Germantown.

Wounded at Stony Point 7/16/1779.

Led the Major's Company at the Siege of Charleston.

POW at the Fall of Charleston, exchanged in June of 1781.

Transferred to 3rd NC Regiment while in prison (1/1/1781).

A Captain in 3rd NC Regiment on 9/8/1781.

Retired 1/1/1783.

aka John Davis.

Service Overview
Enlisted1777
Discharged1783
Service 6 years
Unit2nd NC Regiment
RoleLieutenant
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Battle Records

Germantown (PA), Stony Point (NY), Siege of Charleston 1780 (SC)

Key Details
Full Name John Daves
Rank Lieutenant
Regiment 2nd NC Regiment
Enlisted 1777
Discharged 1783
State NC
Battles & Engagements
Germantown (PA), Stony Point (NY), Siege of Charleston 1780 (SC)
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