Private Michael Field
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mblatch
N 40° 18.667 W 074° 11.374
18T E 568863 N 4462604
Small memorial park with one grave of a Revolutionary War Soldier. Not much space for parking along side of road.
Waymark Code: WM63VB
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 03/28/2009
Views: 12
Private Michael Field, 1st Regiment, NJ Militia. Born in Bound Brook, NJ August 30, 1758. Son of Benjamin and Margaret Field. Wounded and captured in the Battle of Monmouth Court House. Left in this area by the British in their retreat. Whether he died of his wounds or was slain by his captors is not known. Died June 29, 1778.
Location type: Single Grave
Date of Birth: August 30, 1758
Date of Death: June 29, 1778
Cause of death: Died Later
Grave Marker Text:
This is to mark the spot where lie the remains of Michael Field, who was slain by the Enemy in their retreat from the Battle of Monmouth, June 29th, 1778.
Ranks:
Private
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Visit Instructions:PLEASE NOTE: This category is for American Revolutionary War Veterans only. Veterans of other revolutions are not part of this category.
I have allowed one entry for a grave of British solders, but it was an exception. Please only list graves for Colonial soldiers.
Simply visit the locations. Please provide as much information as possible. Pictures would be a great addition.