Revolutionary War Soldier

Major
Reading Blount

A Patriot of the American Revolution
Biography

5/12/1778, a Major.

6/1/1778, a Major in 2nd NC Regiment.

Summer of 1778, returned home to help recruit new Continentals.

Early 1779, a Major in the Craven County Regiment under Col. William Caswell for a very short while.

Early 1779, also a Major under Col. Thomas Clark in the \new\" 5th NC Regiment.

Mid-1781

Service Overview
Enlisted1778
Discharged1783
Service 5 years
Unit5th NC Regiment
RoleMajor
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a Major who commanded the newly-recreated 2nd NC Regiment until 2/6/1782

Key Details
Full Name Reading Blount
Rank Major
Regiment 5th NC Regiment
Enlisted 1778
Discharged 1783
State NC
Battles & Engagements
a Major who commanded the newly-recreated 2nd NC Regiment until 2/6/1782
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