John Stark Military person

John Stark (August 28, 1728 – May 8, 1822) was a New Hampshire native who served as a major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. He became widely known as the "Hero of Bennington" for his exemplary service at the Battle of Bennington in 1777.

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Birth date	August 28, 1728
Birth place	Londonderry New Hampshire
Date of death	May 08, 1822
Place of death	New Hampshire , Manchester New Hampshire , United States

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military operations	American Revolutionary War Invasion of Canada (1775) Battle of Bennington French and Indian War Battle of Bunker Hill Battle on Snowshoes (1757) Battle of Trenton Siege of Boston Battle of Princeton
military branch	Continental Army
military command	1st New Hampshire Regiment New Hampshire Militia Northern Department
military unit	Continental Army
service start	1775
service end	1783