why did he arrive in america?
Following the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War he volunteered to the Congress for service with the American rebels in 1777.
Thomas Conway
Following the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War he volunteered to the Congress for service with the American rebels in 1777.
what is the history of the office of the inspector general of the united states army? This office has existed since 1777, when Thomas Conway was appointed. where was this person born? Ireland
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Thomas Conway [SEP] Arrival in America
Following the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War he volunteered to the Congress for service with the American rebels in 1777. Based on an introduction from Silas Deane, the Congress appointed him a brigadier general on May 13, and sent him on to George Washington. Conway commanded the leading brigade on the American right flank at the Battle of Germantown, and was justly praised for his actions. However, Washington opposed his promotion to major general, believing that many American-born officers with longer and valuable service deserved the rank; this caused a falling out between Washington and Conway. Congress appointed Conway a major general despite Washington's objections in December 1777, and made him inspector general of the army.