Edward Thomas
Era | Revolutionary War |
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Branch | U.S. Army |
Rank | Captain |
Wall | G |
Wall Side | 3 |
Row | 5 |
Plaque Number | 29 |
- Detailed by George Washington to command a company of 26 men in the Battle of Monmouth in June 1778.
- Served at Wading River Bridge.
- Appointed to command a militia of the Township of Mansfield.
- Fought at Cedar Creek Bridge with Tories and refugees.
- Suffered a burnt house and books at the hand of the British.
- Appointed Contractor for the County of Burlington to purchase supplies to be used by troops in the Continental Service.
- Died in Burlington County at about age 62.
- Buried at West Point Cemetery.