![Jersey Heritage on Twitter: "On this day in 1781 the Battle of Jersey took place. The hero of the day was 24 year old Major Francis Peirson, who died defending the Island, Jersey Heritage on Twitter: "On this day in 1781 the Battle of Jersey took place. The hero of the day was 24 year old Major Francis Peirson, who died defending the Island,](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ENmqRUEU8AEkyEK.jpg)
Jersey Heritage on Twitter: "On this day in 1781 the Battle of Jersey took place. The hero of the day was 24 year old Major Francis Peirson, who died defending the Island,
![The Death of Major Peirson at the Battle of Jersey, 6th January 1781, engraving by John Singleton Copley, 1783-1834 Stock Photo - Alamy The Death of Major Peirson at the Battle of Jersey, 6th January 1781, engraving by John Singleton Copley, 1783-1834 Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2E5AJ55/the-death-of-major-peirson-at-the-battle-of-jersey-6th-january-1781-engraving-by-john-singleton-copley-1783-1834-2E5AJ55.jpg)
The Death of Major Peirson at the Battle of Jersey, 6th January 1781, engraving by John Singleton Copley, 1783-1834 Stock Photo - Alamy
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