Two days earlier Thomas Hickey, a member of the elite guard responsible for protecting George Washington ... to build a continental army and lead it against the mighty British.

The King George V Coronation Medal was a commemorative medal made ... unless specifically stated are not those of the BBC or the British Museum. The BBC is not responsible for the content of ...

When the American Revolution began on April 19, 1775, the colonies relied on local militias to defend their homes. However, as the war intensified, it became clear that an organized, centralized ...

He said: "Receiving the King's Coronation Medal is a truly special moment. "I am incredibly thankful for this honour and for ...

At times, the Army provided the lone symbol of nationhood around which patriots rallied. In the wake of the Boston Tea Party, the British Parliament ... in chief. George Washington of Virginia ...

As the Revolutionary War spread through every region, those in bondage sided with whichever army promised them personal liberty. The British actively ... on the sea. Had George Washington been ...

A Falklands War veteran has been awarded a British ... the Army in 1984, but remained determined to devote his life to supporting his fellow veterans. He co-founded the South Atlantic Medal ...