William was a Patriot soldier during the American Revolution.
When William was only 17 years old he lost his Father, William Wales August 5, 1776 and not too long after this, William would take his Father's place in the ranks and served on two expeditions into Rhode Island and one secret expedition.
Sons of American Revolution Application: https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/2204/32596_242086-00442/148451?backurl=https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/39282960/person/20438700397/facts/citation/140282510574/edit/record#?imageId=32596_242086-00443
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