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Josiah Harmar
Josiah Harmar | |
|---|---|
 Harmar, c. 1799–1803 | |
| 3rd Senior Officer of the United States Army | |
| In office August 12, 1784 – March 4, 1791 | |
| President | George Washington |
| Preceded by | John Doughty |
| Succeeded by | Arthur St. Clair |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 10, 1753 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, British America |
| Died | August 20, 1813 (aged 59) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | Saint James of Kingsessing Churchyard, Philadelphia |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  Continental Army United States Army |
| Years of service | 1775–1783, 1784–1792 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
| Commands | First American Regiment |
| Battles/wars | |
Josiah Harmar (November 10, 1753 – August 20, 1813) was an officer in the United States Army during the American Revolutionary War and the Northwest Indian War. He was the senior officer in the Army for six years and seven months (August 1784 to March 1791).
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