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    The man who surrendered for Cornwallis after the Battle of Yorktown later held what political position?

    Question #71662. Asked by smartie806. (Oct 20 06 2:43 PM)


    boingboing

    Charles O'Hara was the man.He later became Governer of Gibraltar.

    Oct 20 06, 2:59 PM


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