Gen Anthony Wayne

  • Sobriquet: Mad Anthony
  • American

Notable Position Organization From To
Commanding Officer Legion of the United States

Timeline

Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
Home Waynesborough Paoli
1777/09/06 Gen Anthony Wayne attends Washington's council of war at the Byrnes House. Patriot Commander Hale-Byrnes House Stanton, DE
1777/10/24 The Court of Inquiry unanimously decides that Wayne did every duty that could be expected from an active, brave and vigilant officer, under the orders which he then had. The Court do acquit him with the highest honor. Defendant Dawesfield Ambler
1780/00/00 Anthony Wayne visits brother-in-law Abraham Robinson during the American Revolution Visitor Robinson House Claymont, DE
1781/07/06 Patriot Brigadier General Anthony Wayne, leading the advance forces of the Marquis de Lafayette, is ambushed near Green Spring by British forces led by Cornwallis in the last major land battle of the Virginia campaign prior to the Siege of Yorktown. American General Green Spring Williamsburg Battle of Green Spring Farm
1781/07/06 Americans under the command of the Marquis de Lafayette use the house at Green Spring Farm as marshalling area prior to a small engagement known as the Battle of Green Spring Farm. The house will be left in a bad state. American General Green Spring Williamsburg Battle of Green Spring Farm
1792/00/00 Army basic training camp established under the command of Major General Anthony Wayne Military Legionville Harmony
1794/00/00 President George Washington orders General Anthony Wayne to fortify and rebuild Fort Massiac against Spanish attack, becoming Fort Massac. American Commander Fort Massac State Park Metropolis, IL
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