After fighting at Ticonderoga in July 1777, Dearborn was appointed Major in Scammell's regiment, under Major General Horatio Gates who ordered a reconnaissance force consisting of Dearborn's light infantry and Daniel Morgan's Provisional Rifle Corps.
Dearborn was appointed Major in Scammell's regiment. This was under Major General Horatio Gates. This Major General Horatio Gates ordered a reconnaissance force. This reconnaissance force was consisting of Dearborn's light infantry. This reconnaissance force was consisting of Daniel Morgan's Provisional Rifle Corps. Dearborn was fighting at Ticonderoga in July 1777.