Sergeant Daniel Bissell

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Abstract:

SGT Daniel Bissell went above the call of duty and was awarded the Badge of military Merit for his actions as a Spy for General George Washington. Daniel was born in 1754 in Windsor Connecticut the eldest son of Daniel and Elizabeth Bissell. In the summer of 1781, he was selected by Gen. Washington to obtain information of the enemy's force and plans in the city of New York and on Long Island. Under Washington's direct orders he posed as a deserter in the city of New York from August 14, 1781, to September 29, 1782, relaying valuable information to the Continental command. Daniel Bissell was present at the battles of White Plains, Trenton and Monmouth where Daniel was wounded during the fighting.

Author(s):
Seidel, Jeffrey
Author Organization(s):
ARMY SERGEANTS MAJOR ACADEMY FORT BLISS TX
Funding Organization(s):
ARMY SERGEANTS MAJOR ACADEMY FORT BLISS TX, FORT BLISS , TX
Document Type:
Technical Report/Research Paper
Publication Date:
2010 May 17
Pagination:
7

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Collection: TRECMS
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Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
new york, american revolution, military history, army, connecticut, rhode island, history, revolutions, desertion, governments, infantry, recruiting, training
Keyword(s):
daniel bissell, spies
Subject Categories:
Military Sciences
Creation Date:
2021 Jul 02
Update Date:
2021 Aug 20