Samuel Whittemore

American Farmer and Veteran

Samuel Whittemore was a farmer and veteran who lived in Massachusetts during the American Revolution. He is best known for his bravery during the retreat from Lexington and Concord, where he stood alone against British forces and survived a shot to the face and thirteen bayonet wounds. Whittemore was a self-taught soldier who had no formal military training, but he used his skills and experience to fight against the...