Israel Putnam

Israel Putnam (7 January 1718–29 May 1790) was an American army general who fought with distinction at the Battle of Bunker Hill (1775) during the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783). Although Putnam never quite attained the national renown of famous heroes like Davy Crockett or Daniel Boone, in his own time his reckless courage and fighting spirit were known far beyond Connecticut's borders through the circulation of folk legends celebrating his exploits.

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7 January - 1718 - 29 May - 1790 - General - Battle of Bunker Hill - American Revolutionary War - 1775 - 1783 - Davy Crockett - Daniel Boone - Connecticut

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