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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.
About two miles north of Savannah, in August 1779, Sgt. William Jasper and Sgt. John Newton dramatically rescued a desperate group of Americans help prisoner behind British lines. Now legendary, this Revolutionary War incident was recounted in a book by Parson Mason Locke Weems.
The William Jasper Monument is a monument honoring William Jasper in Savannah, Georgia, United States. Located in Madison Square, the monument was designed by Alexander Doyle and dedicated in 1888. History. William Jasper was a sergeant in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
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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.
23. Mai 2018 · Penn, William (1644–1718), religious leader, pacifist, social philosopher, and colonial proprietor.Born in London the son of Adm. William Penn, conqueror of Jamaica, and Margaret (née Jasper) van der Schuren Penn, young William was given a rigorous classical education evident in his adult writings.
