John Thomas (American general)

John Thomas
John Thomas
Born	1724; Marshfield, Massachusetts, British America
Died	June 2, 1776 (aged 51–52); Richelieu River, near Chambly, Province of Quebec, British America
Allegiance	United States
Branch	Continental Army
Rank	Major general
Commands	2nd Massachusetts Regiment
Battles / wars	King George's War; French and Indian War Montreal campaign; ; American Revolutionary War Boston campaign Siege of Boston; Fortification of Dorchester Heights; ; Invasion of Quebec (DOW); ;

John Thomas (1724 – 2 June 1776) was an American medical doctor and soldier from Massachusetts who became a major general in the Continental Army.^[1] He was a leader during the siege of Boston. Thomas briefly commanded the withdrawal from Canada after the unsuccessful invasion by the Continental Army. He died from smallpox during the retreat.

^ Coffin, Charles. " Full text of "The life and services of Major General John Thomas". " Archive.org. The Internet Archive. 10 Jul 2009

John Thomas

Born	1724 (1724) Marshfield, Massachusetts, British America
Died	June 2, 1776(1776-06-02) (aged 51–52) Richelieu River, near Chambly, Province of Quebec, British America
Allegiance	United States
Branch	Continental Army
Rank	Major general
Commands	2nd Massachusetts Regiment
Battles / wars	King George's War French and Indian War Montreal campaign American Revolutionary War Boston campaign Siege of Boston Fortification of Dorchester Heights Invasion of Quebec (DOW)