Thomas Buck |
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Biography |
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Major Thomas Buck of the 8th (King's) Regiment was a leader in the British army and led British troops during the American capture of Fort Erie. Buck surrendered after firing only a few shots from their cannon . (Lieutenant General Sir Gordon Drummond had hoped that Fort Erie would delay the Americans long enough for him to concentrate his forces). After the war Buck was court-martialed for his actions. |
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