Revolutionary War Soldier

Corporal
John Matthews

A Patriot of the American Revolution
Biography

12/25/1776, a Private under Capt. James May, Jr., then under Capt. Simon Alderson (5th NC Regiment) for three years.

A Corporal in March 1778.

A Private in June 1778.

Back to Corporal on 8/28/1778 under Capt. Robert Fenner (2nd NC Regiment).

Discharged on 1/1/1780.

From Halifax County.

S31839 & W4725.

Service Overview
Enlisted1778
Discharged1780
Service 2 years
Unit5th NC Regiment
RoleCorporal
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Battle Records

Monmouth (NJ)

Key Details
Full Name John Matthews
Rank Corporal
Regiment 5th NC Regiment
Enlisted 1778
Discharged 1780
State NC
Battles & Engagements
Monmouth (NJ)
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