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William Moultrie commanded Fort Sullivan and the South Carolina 2nd Regiment from June 17, 1775 to September 16, 1776. He defeated British ships in 1776 during the invasion of Charleston Harbor. The fort was later renamed Fort Moultrie in honor of his victory and courage. He also served as Governor of South Carolina from 1785 to 1787 and from 1792 to 1794.
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