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October 15, 1825
Phenix Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
The Boston Gazette describes Maj. General Crane as the world's oldest militia general, who has served over half a century since standing sentinel on Dorchester Heights after the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775.
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AN OLD VETERAN.
The Boston Gazette, in noticing the appearance of the troops and performances, at the review of General Lyman's brigade in that city on Thursday last week, gives the following account of Maj. General Crane, the revolutionary officer:—
"He is now the oldest militia General in the world: he has been attached to the militia for more than half a century, in some capacity or other; he performed his rounds as a sentinel on Dorchester heights on the night of the 17th of June, 1775, after the battle of Bunker Hill. From that memorable hour he has never suffered his arms to rust or get out of repair. In this half of a hundred years which has elapsed since he commenced his military career, more than ten millions of the human race have fallen by the sword, and during his time there have been more than twenty-five successive generations of militia."
The Boston Gazette, in noticing the appearance of the troops and performances, at the review of General Lyman's brigade in that city on Thursday last week, gives the following account of Maj. General Crane, the revolutionary officer:—
"He is now the oldest militia General in the world: he has been attached to the militia for more than half a century, in some capacity or other; he performed his rounds as a sentinel on Dorchester heights on the night of the 17th of June, 1775, after the battle of Bunker Hill. From that memorable hour he has never suffered his arms to rust or get out of repair. In this half of a hundred years which has elapsed since he commenced his military career, more than ten millions of the human race have fallen by the sword, and during his time there have been more than twenty-five successive generations of militia."
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Survival
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Veteran
Militia General
Revolutionary War
Bunker Hill
Dorchester Heights
What entities or persons were involved?
Maj. General Crane
General Lyman
Where did it happen?
Boston, Dorchester Heights
Story Details
Key Persons
Maj. General Crane
General Lyman
Location
Boston, Dorchester Heights
Event Date
17th Of June, 1775
Story Details
Maj. General Crane, the oldest militia general in the world, has served the militia for over half a century, starting as a sentinel on Dorchester Heights after the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775, maintaining his arms throughout wars that claimed millions.