Dr. John Berrien Riker (1738-1794)

Surgeon in the Continental Army, of Long Island City, New York

He is immortalised in John Trumbull's painting, Capture of the Hessians at Trenton, in which he is seen saving the life of future President James Monroe.

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Contributed by Mark Meredith on 12/01/2024 and last updated on 12/01/2024.