Ensign Francis Luce
Began his service in the Revolutionary War as Private 2nd Regiment NJ Line Nov 1775. Sergeant and Cadet in the 2nd Regiment. Ensign 17 Jun 1780. Transferred to the 1st Regiment NJ Line 1 Jan 1783. Retained in Cumming’s New Jersey Battalion Apr 1783. Served to 3 Nov 1783. Ensign in the US Infantry 16 Mar 1786. Ensign in the 1st US Infantry Regiment 29 Sep 1789. Resigned 1 May 1790. Date and place of birth and death unknown. [Sources: M; H; (66); (98); (C).]
Francis Luce is currently unrepresented in the Society of the Cincinnati. Eligible descendants are encouraged to make inquiry regarding membership.