1755 AD enlisted
Putnam is one of the first men in Connecticut to sign up to serve as a private in the militia in the French and Indian War. During the war, he would be successively promoted to second lieutenant, captain, major, lieutenant colonel, and colonel.
As a company captain, Putnam serves with Robert Rogers, who would gain fame as the commander of Rogers' Rangers, and the two of them had various exploits together, in one of which Putnam saved Rogers' life.
Putnam's reputation for courage was made famous by his participation in the war. It was said that "Rogers always sent, but Putnam led his men to action."
Brooklyn, CT
Lattitude: 41.788° N
Longitude: 71.9497° W
Region: North America
Modern Day United States
Lattitude: 41.788° N
Longitude: 71.9497° W
Region: North America
Modern Day United States
