William Moultrie
" William Moultrie was ushered upon this mundane sphere in England in 1730 and came to Charleston, South Carolina to enjoy Freedom. When mother Britain violated that inherent privilege he was among the first to resist the invading foe. He was a prominent member of the public meetings and conventions that prepared the people to vindicate their rights. He was appointed colonel of one of the three regiments raised in his adopted state in 1775. He superintended the erection of the Fort Sullivan's Island that bears his name. So hastily was it constructed and so slender was its formation that he was advised to abandon it on the approach of the British fleet. On the 28th of June 1776 Sir Peter Parker came up with eight ships of war and opened a tremendous fire upon this fragile fortress and the presumptuous rebels. To his utter astonishment streams of flashing fire gleamed from the American battery, a storm of iron hail came crashing among his ships. Splinters flew,rigging dropped,blood flowed, and men fell. For ten hours Sir Peter raved and foamed with anger and urged his men to renewed exertions. At length a rebel cannon ball kissed off the nether part of his silk breeches which he considered a personal reflection upon his dignity and sullenly retired with his fleet after having been badly cut up. This brave defense by a few raw militia against an overwhelming veteran force was a theme of enthusiastic praise throughout America and Europe. Colonel Moultrie was raised to the rank of Brigadier-General and in 1779 was made a Major-General in the Continental Army. He participated in the most trying scenes of the south up to the surrender of Charleston on the 12th of May 1780 when he became a prisoner and was not exchanged until near the close of hostilities. He then returned to his home and aided in perfecting measures to preserve that Independence for which he had so nobly fought and conquered. He was elected governor of his state and filled several minor offices with usefulness and dignity. He died at Charleston South Carolina on the 27th of September 1805."Source: The Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution by L. Carroll Judson
The Southern Patriot, October 4, 1805. "Died yesterday morning at half past 10 o.clock, Major General William Moultrie, aged 76 years, that venerable and ancient soldier and patriot of South Carolina."
Battle of Sullivans Island, South Carolina by Jeannette Holland Austin, published on medium.com