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Revolutionary War Soldier

Captain
Richard Vernon

A Patriot of the American Revolution
Biography

Was a Lieutenant. 2/1/1781, a Captain of Light Horse (aka Mounted Infantry) under Col. James Martin. 8/20/1781, under Col. James Martin to go after deserters and delinquents. Fall of 1781, in Wilmington Expedition. Nov/ Dec. 1781, guarded the NC General Assembly under Col. John Peasley. Served until the end of the war.

Service Overview
Enlisted1781
Discharged1783
Service2 years
UnitGuilford County Regiment
RoleCaptain
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Key Details
Full NameRichard Vernon
RankCaptain
RegimentGuilford County Regiment
Enlisted1781
Discharged1783
StateNC
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