Painted portrait of General Johann de Kalb
Biography

Johann de Kalb

During the Battle of Camden, when the American line collapsed, de Kalb and his infantry remained on the field. De Kalb led a counterattack in an attempt to stem the tide but the British swarmed around the American. As Gates’s army retreated, de Kalb fell and was taken to Camden where he died in 3 days.

Title
Major General
War & Affiliation
Rev War, Patriot
Date of Birth - Death
June 19, 1721 - August 19, 1780