Richard Butler (general)
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Richard Butler (April 1, 1743 – November 4, 1791) was an officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War who was later killed while he was fighting Native Americans in the United States in a battle that is known as St. Clair's Defeat.
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Born | (1743-04-01)April 1, 1743 Dublin, Ireland |
Died | November 4, 1791(1791-11-04) (aged 48) Fort Recovery, Ohio, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | Continental Army United States Army |
Years of service | 1776-1783, 1791 |
Rank | Major general |
Unit | Morgan's Riflemen |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
Awards | Society of the Cincinnati |
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