Deborah Sampson
No. Check the dates. The Revolutionary War was long over before Lee was born. His father, 'Lighthorse' Harry Lee,had served in the Revolutionary War.
Deborah Sampson served in the Revolutionary War for the Colonies in 1782-1783. She served as a man using her late brothers name Robert Shurtliff. She never received any awards.
Deborah Simpson, also known as Deborah Sampson, fought in the Revolutionary War by disguising herself as a man named Robert Shurtlieff. Enlisting in the Continental Army in 1781, she served for over a year and participated in battles, including the Battle of Yorktown. Her true identity was discovered when she was injured, but she was honorably discharged and later received recognition for her service, becoming one of the first women to serve in the military.
Joseph Brant was the Native American chief that served as a British army officer during the Revolutionary War.
Benjamin Franklin served as the American ambassador to France during the Revolutionary War.
No. Check the dates. The Revolutionary War was long over before Lee was born. His father, 'Lighthorse' Harry Lee,had served in the Revolutionary War.
Deborah Sampson served in the Revolutionary War for the Colonies in 1782-1783. She served as a man using her late brothers name Robert Shurtliff. She never received any awards.
Deborah Sampson served in the Revolutionary War for the Colonies in 1782-1783. She served as a man using her late brothers name Robert Shurtliff. She never received any awards.
Deborah Simpson, also known as Deborah Sampson, fought in the Revolutionary War by disguising herself as a man named Robert Shurtlieff. Enlisting in the Continental Army in 1781, she served for over a year and participated in battles, including the Battle of Yorktown. Her true identity was discovered when she was injured, but she was honorably discharged and later received recognition for her service, becoming one of the first women to serve in the military.
Hardy Murfree
Henry Lee III was a Virginian politician who served as a military officer during the Revolutionary War. His son was Robert E. Lee, commander of the Confederate army during the Civil War.
Joseph Brant was the Native American chief that served as a British army officer during the Revolutionary War.
Joseph Brant was the Native American chief that served as a British army officer during the Revolutionary War.
Benjamin Franklin served as the American ambassador to France during the Revolutionary War.
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Deborah Sampson is the notable figure who disguised herself as a man to fight in the Revolutionary War. She enlisted in the Continental Army under the name "Robert Shurtlieff" and served for over a year before her true identity was discovered. Sampson's courage and determination exemplified the contributions of women during the war, even as they faced significant societal restrictions. After the war, she was honored for her service and became a symbol of women's capabilities and bravery.