John André
British Army officer during the American Revolutionary War / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Major John André (b. 1750 - d. 1780) was a British officer in the American War for Independence. He helped Benedict Arnold change sides to the British army and tried to take the fort West Point for the British. He was killed for the crime of being a spy.
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Place of burial | New York Westminster Abbey |
Service/branch | British Army |
Years of service | British Army: 1771-1780 |
Rank | Major |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War
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