People/CharactersHugh Mercer
Works (2)
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| 1776 by David McCullough | |
| Washington's Immortals by Patrick K. O'Donnell |
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| 1776 by David McCullough | |
| Washington's Immortals by Patrick K. O'Donnell |
| Description | Hugh Mercer (January 17, 1726 – January 12, 1777) was a soldier and physician. He initially served with British forces during the Seven Years' War but later became a brigadier general in the Continental Army and a close friend to George Washington. Mercer died as a result of his wounds received at the Battle of Princeton and became a fallen hero and rallying symbol of the American Revolution. Hugh Mercer in Wikipedia |