William Prescott

For other people named William Prescott, see William Prescott (disambiguation).
William Prescott
Statue of Colonel William Prescott in Charlestown, Massachusetts
Born(1726-02-20)February 20, 1726
Groton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
DiedOctober 13, 1795(1795-10-13) (aged 69)
Pepperell, Massachusetts
Allegiance Kingdom of Great Britain
United States
Branch Massachusetts Militia
Continental Army
Service years1745–1786
Rank Colonel
Conflicts

William Prescott (February 20, 1726 – October 13, 1795) was an American officer in the Revolutionary War best known for his service at the Battle of Bunker Hill.

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