Samuel Tucker - Bremen, Maine
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Samuel Tucker grave and memorial is within the Hillside Cemetery, located on Waldoboro Road. The cemetery is approximately 1/2 mile north of Bremen.
Waymark Code: WMPQ15
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 10/05/2015
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The State of Maine has erected a memorial statue in honor of Commodore Samuel Tucker, a Revolutionary hero, who rendered distinguished services for his country and was commissioned by George Washington.
Commodore Samuel Tucker, who was born in Marblehead, Massachusetts in 1748 and died on March 10, 1833 at the age of 85.
Samuel Tucker was in England at the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War, but returned to Massachusetts in the autumn of 1775.
Upon his return, Tucker was selected by General George Washington to command a small flotilla of armed schooners and also served as commanding officer of the schooner Franklin.
He was very active in the fight against the British and has a honored career commanding in the Continental Navy and the US Navy.
He also served in the War of 1812.
To learn more visit Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Tucker
Commodore Tucker was a true patriot and hero.
Memorial Inscription:
Erected by the State of Maine
To perpetuate the Memory
of Commodore Samuel Tucker
1748-1833
A patriot of the Revolution
Commissioned by George Washington
Mary, His Wife
1753-1832.Visit Instructions:PLEASE NOTE: This category is for American Revolutionary War Veterans only. Veterans of other revolutions are not part of this category.
I have allowed one entry for a grave of British solders, but it was an exception. Please only list graves for Colonial soldiers.
Simply visit the locations. Please provide as much information as possible. Pictures would be a great addition.