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What did Joseph Martin want from the revolution?

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When Martin was 15, in 1775, he was eager to join the war effort following the Battles of Lexington and Concord. His grandparents initially opposed the idea, but agreed after Martin vowed to run away and join a naval ship as a privateer if he was not allowed to join.


Thereof, why was Joseph Plumb Martin Important?

Joseph Plumb Martin. Joseph Plumb Martin (November 26, 1760 – May 2, 1850) provided historians with one of the best first-hand accounts of the American Revolutionary War. His writings provided a detailed account of the 8th Connecticut Regiment of the Continental Army.

Similarly, what was the first battle that 15 year old Joseph Plumb Martin fought in? When he was 15 he signed up for a six-month enlistment with the 5th Connecticut State Militia, wrote Joseph Barnes in a document published on the Milford Hall of Fame website. On August 27, 1776, Martin fought at the Battle of Long Island, also known as the Battle of Brooklyn or Brooklyn Heights.

Secondly, when did Joseph Plumb Martin die?

May 2, 1850

How old was Joseph Martin when he joined the army?

15

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