Revolutionary War Soldier

Lt Col
William Polk

A Patriot of the American Revolution
Biography

1775, a Lieutenant in SC Militia.

11/27/1776, a Major in the 9th NC Regiment.

Discharged Summer 1778.

June 1780, a Lt. Colonel under Col. Robert Irwin. August 1780, a Lt. Colonel as Aide to Maj. Gen. Richard Caswell.

Then, back under Col. Robert Irwin. Apr. 1781, a Lt. Colonel of SC State Troops. Son of Col. Thomas Polk. Born 7/9/1758 in Mecklenburg County, NC.

Service Overview
Enlisted1780
Discharged1781
Service 1 year
UnitMecklenburg County Regiment
RoleLt Col
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Battle Records

Beaver Creek Ford (SC), Rocky Mount (SC), Little Lynches Creek (SC), Camden (SC), Cowan's Ford

Key Details
Full Name William Polk
Rank Lt Col
Regiment Mecklenburg County Regiment
Enlisted 1780
Discharged 1781
State NC
Battles & Engagements
Beaver Creek Ford (SC), Rocky Mount (SC), Little Lynches Creek (SC), Camden (SC), Cowan's Ford
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