Ann Mills
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Ann Mills was a British woman who disguised herself as a man in order to become a dragoon
. In 1740 she fought on the frigate Maidenstone.
Dragoon
The word dragoon originally meant mounted infantry, who were trained in horse riding as well as infantry fighting skills. However, usage altered over time and during the 18th century, dragoons evolved into conventional light cavalry units and personnel...
. In 1740 she fought on the frigate Maidenstone.