Revolutionary War - Soldiers - American

William Alexander was a Major General in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He rose to prominence for his brave defense of the American retreat at the Battle of Long Island and helped expose the Conway Cabal. He referred to himself as the Right Honorable William, Earl of Stirling, or Lord Stirling, because he believed he was the rightful heir to Earldom of Stirling in Scotland.

Ethan Allen was a Revolutionary War hero, and leader of the Green Mountain Boys. He was also a key figure in the push for independence and statehood for Vermont.

John Armstrong Jr. was an officer in the Continental Army. He also served as Minister to France and Spain under Thomas Jefferson, and as the Secretary of War under James Madison. During the War for Independence, he may have played a key role in the Newburgh Conspiracy, when officers challenged the authority of Congress.

Benedict Arnold was a General in the Continental Army. He was instrumental in the capture of Fort Ticonderoga at the beginning of the American Revolution but eventually turned traitor.

General John Ashe (1720-1781) was a leader of the Patriot Cause in North Carolina and a prominent leader during the Revolutionary War.

General John Cadwalader commanded Pennsylvania troops during the American Revolutionary War. He participated in several key battles, won the trust of General George Washington, and participated in a duel with General Thomas Conway after Conway conspired to have Washington removed as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army.

James Clinton served in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War and rose to the rank of Major General.

General Thomas Conway was an officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He is most famous for his criticism of General George Washington.

William Dawes was a member of the Sons of Liberty and the first rider sent by Joseph Warren on the night of April 18, 1775, to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock that the British were marching to Lexington and Concord. Dawes went on to serve in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.

General Horatio Gates was an officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He led American forces to victory at Saratoga but failed at Camden. He was also involved in the Conway Cabal, a plot against George Washington, and the Newburgh Conspiracy against Congress.

General Nathanael Green was an officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He was one of George Washington's most trusted officers and led American forces to a strategic victory in the Southern Campaign.

Nathan Hale was a captain in the 19th Regiment of the Continental Army. Hale volunteered to work as a spy for General George Washington. He was captured by the British and sentenced to death by General William Howe.

Alexander Hamilton was a Founding Father of our nation and the first Secretary of the Treasury. He led calls for the Philadelphia Convention and co-authored the Federalist Papers.

William Heath was an officer in the Massachusetts Militia and Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Although he rose to the rank of Major General, General George Washington lost faith in him. At the time of his death, Heath was the last surviving Major General of the Continental Army.

Johann von Rabais de Kalb, or Baron de Kalb, was a General in the Continental Army who came to America with Lafayette. He died at the Battle of Camden in 1780, during the American Revolution.

Henry Knox was a General in the Continental Army and a close friend of George Washington. Knox led the expedition to retrieve cannon and artillery from Fort Ticonderoga in 1775 and served as Chief Artillery Officer of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.

Lieutenant Colonel John Laurens was an officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War and an aide-de-camp to George Washington. Although he was the son of a slave owner, he advocated for allowing enslaved African-Americans to fight in the Continental Army to earn their freedom.

General Charles Lee was an officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He helped defend Charleston during the American victory at the Battle of Sullivan's Island but fell out of favor with George Washington. Lee was critical of Washington, tried to help British forces win the war, and then was relieved from command during the Battle of Monmouth.

General Benjamin Lincoln was an officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. During the war, he earned the trust of General George Washington. After the war, he led an army that put down Shays' Rebellion.

Francis Marion — the Swamp Fox — was an officer in the South Carolina Militia and Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He fought in the Battle of Sullivan's Island, waged guerilla warfare on Loyalist and British forces, and fought at the Battle of Eutaw Springs. After the war, he served in the South Carolina Assembly.