Daniel Bissell (spy)

Daniel Bissell
Sergeant Daniel Bissell was awarded the Badge of Military Merit by General George Washington in June 1783
Born(1754-12-30)December 30, 1754
DiedAugust 21, 1824(1824-08-21) (aged 69)
Burial placeAllens Hill Cemetery
NationalityAmerican
Parent(s)Daniel and Elizabeth Bissell
AwardsBadge of Military Merit
Espionage activity
Allegiance United States of America
Service branch Continental Army
 United States Army
Agency16th Infantry Regiment
Service years1776-1783, 1799-1800
RankFirst Lieutenant
OperationsUndercover in the British Army

Daniel Bissell (December 30, 1754 – August 21, 1824) was a soldier and spy for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Bissell joined the British Army for 13 months and passed intelligence information to the Continental Army. For his efforts, Bissell was awarded the Badge of Military Merit by General George Washington.