Nicholas Herkimer
American Revolutionary War general (c. 1728–1777) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Brigadier General Nicholas Herkimer (also known as Nikolaus Herchheimer; c. 1728 – August 16, 1777) was an American Palatine military officer who fought during the Revolutionary War. He died of wounds after the Battle of Oriskany.
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Born | c. 1728 (1728) German Flatts, New York |
Died | Aug 16, 1777 (aged 48–49) German Flatts, New York |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain United States |
Service/ | New York Militia |
Years of service | 1758 1775-1777 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Battles/wars | French and Indian War |
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