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Who was the first Marine Officer to die in battle?

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Lieutenant John Fitzpatrick

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Four Marines were wounded and seven were killed; Lieutenant John Fitzpatrick was the first Continental Marine killed in combat. Sailing back toward Rhode Island, the squadron captured four small prize ships. Hopkin's squadron reached New London on 8 April 1776.

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