Johann von Hinrichs
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Johann von Hinrichs (1752–1834) received training as a military engineer. He served as an officer of Hessian jägers during the American Revolutionary War. He wrote a series of letters to his Minister of War which survive as an important historical record. Some time after the war, he offered his sword to the Kingdom of Prussia. In 1806 he commanded a brigade in the Prussian army and was captured in one of the early battles.
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Johann von Hinrichs | |
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Born | 1752 |
Died | 1834 |
Allegiance | Hesse-Kassel Kingdom of Prussia |
Service/ | Engineers, Infantry |
Years of service | 1776–1806 (?) |
Rank | Generalleutnant |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War Napoleonic Wars |
Other work | Proprietor, Fusilier Battalion Nr. 17 |
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