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No. He was pulled out of school by his father, sent to work for his brother, travelled to Pennsylvania, and I think you know what happened from there. He was a Founding Father, but never in the military.

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Benjamin Franklin was an inventor, scientists, philosopher, publisher, writer and statesman. Franklin did not fight in the war.

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Benjamin Franklin did serve in the military. Around the mid 1700's, he served as commander during the French and Indian Wars.

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He was in France trying to get money and troops for the war. He was also in his 70's at the time and too old to fight. He also had gout and had problems moving around.

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No. He was in France during the war and was in his 70's when it started.

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yes he was

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