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Revolutionary War Soldier

Private
Willis Boon

A Patriot of the American Revolution
Biography

A Private under Capt. John Pugh Williams for 2-1/2 years.

Dropped from the rolls in Feb. 1778.

Claims to have served the full term, then re-enlisted for another year under Maj. Hardy Murfree (2nd NC Regiment).

Then, joined VA unit under Lt. Col. William Washington.

aka Whylis Boon.

S41455.

Service Overview
Enlisted1776
Discharged1778
Service2 years
Unit5th NC Regiment
RolePrivate
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Battle Records

Brandywine Creek (PA), Germantown (PA), Guilford Court House (under Lt. Col. W. Washington).
Claims to have been at battle of Camden, but makes no sense - Maj. H. Murfree not there

Key Details
Full NameWillis Boon
RankPrivate
Regiment5th NC Regiment
Enlisted1776
Discharged1778
StateNC
Battles & Engagements
Brandywine Creek (PA), Germantown (PA), Guilford Court House (under Lt. Col. W. Washington).
Claims to have been at battle of Camden, but makes no sense - Maj. H. Murfree not there
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