John Storm

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For the American politician, see John Brutzman Storm.
A light dragoon from the American Revolution.
A light dragoon from the American Revolution.

John Storm (January 3, 1760[1] – December 13, 1835[1]) is most well known for being one of less than 90 dragoons that fought under Colonel William Washington during the Battle of Cowpens in the American Revolutionary War.[2] Dragoons commanded huge power upon the battlefield at the time because of their ability to incite fear within the enemy infantry. "The shock of a cavalry charge often proved decisive in gaining a victory."[3] Had it not been for these handful of dragoons, the Battle of Cowpens, a turning point in the war, could have been an American loss.[2] John Storm was born in Latimore Township, Pennsylvania and died in Greene County, Indiana.[1] He served under Captains Ballard Smith and Thomas Boyer in the 1st Virginia Regiment starting in 1780.[1] Later that year he served under Captain Robert Morrows in Colonel William Washington's Continental Dragoons.[1] He is believed to have fought not only in the Battle of Cowpens, but the Battle of Guildford Court House as well.

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  1. ^ a b c d e John Storm's Pension Record. September 24, 1831. First-hand account. Held at the National Archives in Washington D.C.
  2. ^ a b Haller, Stephen E., William Washington: Cavalryman of the Revolution. Published 2001. Heritage Books Inc.
  3. ^ Dragoon Description. United States National Park Service. Accessed December 29, 2006.


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