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[edit]On 1 January 1776, the British began to gather the deceased and soon found the body of a high ranking officer of the American colonial army. After being brought to Guy Carleton, an American prisoner confirmed that the body was that of Richard Montgomery.[1]
Once Montgomery's death was announced, Benedict Arnold assumed command of the American colonial forces.[2] As Montgomery was a well respected man on both sides of the battlefield, Guy Carleton ordered that he be buried with dignity.[1] At sunset on 4 January 1776, Montgomery's remains were put to rest. During his burial, American prisoners acknowledged Montgomery as a "beloved general" with "heroic bravery" and "suavity of manners" who held the "confidence of the whole army."[3]