1. Deborah Sampson
"# Although it was not allowed for a woman to serve in combat, Deborah decided to disguise herself as a man and enlist in the army. ... Deborah set off with fifty other soldiers and made the two week march to West- Point. ... Once the regiment arrived in West Point they were given heavy knapsacks to carry and new uniforms. " Robert" served with Captain Nathan Thayer, Deborah's company went to lower New York where while Washington held the area, many small attacks were still happening. ...
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- Grade Level: High School