Military+Service

Military Service

Nathan was commissioned as a First Lieutenant in the Seveth Conneticut Regiment in New London and began drilling the local militia in New London. The first action he took part in was the battle for Boston under the command of General George Washington. What important duty did the forces under Lieutenant Hale did the Seventh Conneticut perform for General Washington at the[| Battle of Boston]? After driving the British from Boston,the Colonial Army under General Washington's command turned their attention to New York. It was here that Nathan Hale was given the opportunity to serve his country as an agent of espionage for General Washington. How did this turn out for Nathan Hale? What famous quote was Nathan Hale purported to have said prior to his demise?

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