John Thomas (American general)
John Thomas | |
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| Born | 1724 Marshfield, Massachusetts, British America |
| Died | June 2, 1776 (aged 51–52) Richelieu River, near Chambly, Province of Quebec, British America |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | Continental Army |
| Rank | Major general |
| Commands | 2nd Massachusetts Regiment |
| Battles / wars | |
John Thomas (1724 – 2 June 1776) was an American medical doctor and soldier from Massachusetts who became a major general in the Continental Army. He was a leader during the siege of Boston. Thomas briefly commanded the withdrawal from Canada after the unsuccessful invasion by the Continental Army. He died from smallpox during the retreat.