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This post begins a short 4-part series delving into the particulars of the death of Dr. Joseph Warren, which includes posts by guest contributor Dr. Sam Forman, author of the forthcoming biography Dr. Joseph Warren: The Boston Tea Party, Bunker Hill, and the Birth of American Liberty (pictured to the right), due out December … (read more) 
Dr. John Warren, youngest brother to the famous Dr. Joseph Warren, had been at his home in nearby Salem when he first heard news of the Battle of Bunker Hill, hours before its conclusion. Further news came shortly after the battle ended, reporting devastating losses, the Americans defeated, and that his brother was thought to … (read more) 
The previous posts describe how first Capt. Samuel Gridley and then Capt. John Callender both abandoned their two respective artillery guns, just as the Battle of Bunker Hill was about to be waged. Sadly, there is one other tale of dereliction of duty that the Massachusetts Artillery Regiment was guilty of. 
As discussed in the last article, in the morning hours ahead of the afternoon Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775, as the Americans dug in and prepared their defenses against the British, the first artillery company arrived on the field with two cannon, under the command of Capt. Samuel Gridley. This newly minted … (read more) 
In the morning hours ahead of the afternoon Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775, as the Americans dug in and prepared their defenses against the British, the first artillery company arrived on the field with two cannon. From my forthcoming book, 1775: The company was commanded by Capt. Samuel Gridley, who, along with … (read more) |
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