At the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775, Major John Pitcairn was shot and killed by a soldier named Israel Putnam. However, historical accounts vary, and it is often believed that he was actually killed by a musket shot from an unknown American soldier. Pitcairn was a British Marine officer and played a notable role in the early stages of the American Revolutionary War. His death was significant as it marked one of the first high-profile casualties of the conflict.
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