Edward Hand
Irish-born American military officer and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Edward Hand (31 December 1744 – 3 September 1802) was an Irish-born American military officer and politician who served in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, rising to the rank of general, and later was a member of several Pennsylvania governmental bodies.
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Born | (1744-12-31)31 December 1744 Clyduff, King's County, Ireland |
Died | 3 September 1802(1802-09-03) (aged 57) Rock Ford, Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
Buried | St. James's Episcopal Cemetery Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
Allegiance | United Kingdom of Great Britain United States |
Service/branch | British Army Continental Army |
Rank | Major General |
Unit | Royal Irish Regiment |
Commands held | 1st Pennsylvania Regiment |
Battles/wars | Siege of Yorktown |
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