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William Prescott

US Revolutionary War · US Army · Colonel

Rank: Colonel
United States of America
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colonel during the American Revolution best known for commanding troops at the Battle of Bunker Hill.

Timeline

Birth- Feb 20, 1726
Groton, Massachusetts

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Marriage- Apr 13, 1758-Age: 32 years
Abigail Hale

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1775 - 1783US Revolutionary War
Served For
United States of America
Branch
Army
Conflict Period
US Revolutionary War

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Rank
Colonel

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Enlistment
Continental Troops

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Death- Oct 13, 1795-Age: 70 years
Pepperell, Massachusetts

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Other Facts

Full Name
William Prescott

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Father
Benjamin Prescott
Mother
Abigail Oliver Prescott

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Sources
Battles & Patriots of the Revolutionary War
Battles & Patriots of the Revolutionary War
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Joseph Warren
Joseph Warren
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Sarah Hale
Sarah Hale
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