casimir pulaski

     

While Kosciusko survived the war, this Polish count was mortally wounded at Savannah

Trivia about casimir pulaski

  • Towns & counties across America are named for this patriotic Pole
  • This Polish count who organized an independent cavalry corps, was killed by the British in the siege of Savannah
  • Although this Polish count spoke no English when he signed up, he rose to brig. general under Washington
  • This Polish count distinguished himself at the 1777 Battle of Brandywine
  • Born near Warsaw in 1747, this count was mortally wounded during the 1779 siege of Savannah