Clément Gosselin
Clément Gosselin (June 12, 1747 – March 9, 1816) was a French Canadian soldier who served in Moses Hazen's 2nd Canadian Regiment of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He recruited other French Canadians, assisted in American operations during and after the Battle of Quebec, and, following the American retreat from Quebec in 1776, continued to serve in Hazen's regiment. Included in that service were spy missions to the province of Quebec.
Clément Gosselin | |
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Congress's Own Regiment | |
| Born | June 12, 1747 Sainte-Famille, Québec |
| Died | March 9, 1816 (aged 68) Beekmantown, New York |
| Service/ | Army |
| Years of service | Continental Army: 1775–1783 |
| Rank | Captain and then Major for pension |
| Unit | 2nd Canadian Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War
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| Awards | Original Member of the society of Cincinnati |
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