Thomas Knowlton to the Military Intelligence Community
SSG Michael A. Falkenhagen
9th Platoon, 35F ALC, NCOA, FT Huachuca, AZ

Thomas Knowlton to the Military Intelligence Community
Thomas Knowlton born in 1740 in Massachusetts, moved to Connecticut when he was only eight years old to occupy his family’s 400 acre farm. In 1757 during the French and Indian war is Knowlton enlist into the ranks of the 8th Company, 1st Connecticut Regiment as a Private. He does several enlistments in the Connecticut Regiments, and in 1759 he is listed as Sergeant Major of 3rd Company, 1st Connecticut Regiment. A year later in the same company Knowlton earns the rank of Ensign. Two years of serving as an Ensign he is moved to 10th Company and is promoted to Lieutenant. During this year Knowlton fights in the Battle of …show more content…
During this time the Ashford Company didn’t have a Captain, and the men submitted ballets for a new Captain. Knowlton chosen unanimously for the position would lead his company to be the first to enter Massachusetts. During the Battle of Bunker hill Knowlton commands the rail fence, which was used as rear protection of the Patriot redoubt on Breed’s Hill. During the Patriot’s retreat from Breed’s Hill Knowlton’s men formed the security for their retreat.
For his bravery during this battle he was promoted to Major by congress. Colonel Arron Burr says “… I believe if the chief command had been entrusted to him, the issue would have proved more fortunate." In 1776 Knowlton is promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and sent by Washington to burn the any remaining buildings at Bunker Hill and to capture the British guard. Without a single shot fired or loss of any men Knowlton accomplishes this mission. Also during this year Knowlton his given Command of an elite unit that directly reported to