Battle of River Canard River Canard, Ontario

river canard site of battle of river canard between british , american forces on july 16, 1812, during war of 1812. american force of 280 men under colonels cass , miller skirmished british troops near bridge. 2 british soldiers, james hancock , john dean captured. hancock die of wounds later in day, becoming first british casualty of war. dean taken prisoner detroit left arm amputated due wounds. liberated capture of fort detroit british 1 month later.