The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought on June 17, 1775, during the Siege of Boston in the first stage of the American Revolutionary War.[5] The battle is named after Bunker Hill in Charlestown, Massachusetts, which was peripherally involved. It was the original objective of both the colonial and British troops, though the majority of combat took place on the adjacent hill which became known as Breed's Hill.
The battle was a tactical victory for the British,[11][12] but it proved to be a sobering experience for them; they incurred many more casualties than the Americans had sustained, including many officers. The battle had demonstrated that inexperienced militia were able to stand up to regular army troops in battle. Subsequently, the battle discouraged the British from any further frontal attacks against well defended front lines. American casualties were much fewer, although their losses included General Joseph Warren and Major Andrew McClary, the final casualty of the battle.
This was a Pyrrhic Victory for the British as they had suffered too great a loss for what was achieved.
During our meeting, Ted Brode also presented our newest member, John Lee, his membership certificate. Compatriot Lee who joined under his patriot ancestor, James Brown, a Private in the 1st Regiment of the North Carolina Militia under Captain Dixon where he received payment for militia service in Salsbury District, North Carolina and also served as a guide for Colonel Lee and Colonel Washington.