Revolutionary War Soldiers Database

A record of NC & SC soldiers who served in the cause of American Independence, 1775–1783

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SC

John Laurens

Lt Col  ·  Continental Army

SC

Lt Col

Continental Army

1779 – 1782

📜 Notes
1777 - Aide-de-Camp to Gen. George Washington. Promoted to Lt. Colonel 3/29/1779. POW at the Fall of Charleston. 1781, special envoy to France. Returned to SC in 1782, and killed 8/27/1782 at Battle of Combahee Ferry.
⚔ Battles & Engagements
Siege of Charleston 1780, Combahee Ferry