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Revolutionary War Soldier

Private
Willis Boon

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A Patriot of the American Revolution
Biography
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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
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Enlisted1776
Discharged1778
Service2 years
Unit5th NC Regiment
RolePrivate
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Battle Records
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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
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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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