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William Jasper (c. 1750 – October 9, 1779) was a noted American soldier in the Revolutionary War. He was a sergeant in the 2nd South Carolina Regiment. Jasper distinguished himself in the defense of Fort Moultrie (then called Fort Sullivan) on June 28, 1776.
Learn about William Jasper, a sergeant who restored the flag at Sullivan's Island and fought against the British in Savannah. Find out his birth, death, and burial places, and his military achievements and honors.
21. März 2018 · Sergeant William Jasper (c. 1750 – Oct. 9, 1779) of the 2 nd South Carolina Regiment fought at the Battle of Fort Sullivan, South Carolina, on June 28 th, 1776. His daring and courageous action that day was recorded by those present, later subjected to the romantic pen of 19 th century historians.
Learn about the life and achievements of Sgt. William Jasper, a Georgia Revolutionary War hero who saved the flag at Fort Sullivan and rescued prisoners at Savannah. Find out how he was honored with a monument, a ceremony, and several place names.
19. Feb. 2024 · William Jasper. " William Jasper was a brave sergeant in the division of General Moultrie. For personal bravery and shrewdness, he had few equals. In the heat of the attack upon Fort Moultrie, the flagstaff was shot off by a cannonball. The banner fell outside of the works.
8. Juni 2016 · William Jasper was a soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War and became a national hero. He was known for his bravery in raising the flag during the British attack on Sullivan's Island and for his guerrilla raids against the enemy.
Arriving there in early June, troops were landed on Long Island (now called Isle of Palms), near Sullivan's Island where Colonel William Moultrie commanded a partially constructed fort, in preparation for a naval bombardment and land assault. General Charles Lee, commanding the southern Continental theater of the war, would provide supervision.
