1. David Ziegler became a soldier, and was said to have been a subordinate officer under Frederick the Great.
18 Facts About David Ziegler
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David Ziegler served with distinction in the army of Russia during the Russo-Turkish War.
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David Ziegler became an officer, was wounded in action, and resigned his commission in 1774 with the demobilization of the Russian army.
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About 1775 Ziegler emigrated to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, soon before shooting began in the American Revolutionary War.
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David Ziegler served in the Continental Army as a lieutenant and adjutant under Colonel William Thompson in the 1st Pennsylvania Regiment, a unit with many German immigrants.
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David Ziegler subsequently served as commissary general under General Arthur St Clair, though he preferred to serve in the field with his regiment.
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David Ziegler became a member of the Society of the Cincinnati.
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In 1790 David Ziegler was a part of Harmar's campaign against the Native American confederacy in Ohio, which ended in defeat and retreat to Fort Washington.
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David Ziegler was a witness at Harmar's court of inquiry: he supported his commander and blamed the debacle on undisciplined militia, inadequate supplies, and poor logistics.
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David Ziegler performed well, covering the retreat of the fleeing Americans.
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David Ziegler was placed in command of the western forces when St Clair was recalled for a court of inquiry.
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Once again David Ziegler was called to testify, and again he supported his commander.
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David Ziegler settled near Cincinnati, trying his hand at farming before opening a general store in the town.
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David Ziegler was unanimously reelected for a second term in 1803, but declined to run again in 1804.
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David Ziegler was thereafter elected as commander of the local militia and held other public offices, including serving in 1807 as the adjutant general of the Ohio Militia.
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David Ziegler was a wealthy man when he died in 1811.
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David Ziegler was one of those absolutely dependable soldiers and public servants to whom the new country owed a great debt.
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Whether escorting ammunition to General Washington, carrying a flag of truce to enemy lines, guarding Native American diplomats, or standing fast in the face of enemy fire amid hysterical militia in retreat, David Ziegler was ever the calm, loyal professional.