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Sergeant Patrick Gas's Influence On The Corps Of Discovery Crew
There were many helpful men or women on the Corps of Discovery crew, but by far, it seems Sergeant Patrick Gass was the most influential. He helped in any way he could to make the journey easier for his fellow comrades. He was the most important because his background, skill, and his leadership abilities.

Patrick Gass had an important background that helped him in his career and the expedition. To start, he lived on the frontier. When he was old enough, he enlisted in Captain Caton’s Company of Rangers to defend settlers from raiding Indians. Whenever there was a threat he would enlist in the army and help out. Later in 1794, Gass apprenticed himself to be a carpenter. He went through a lot to have the background, he needed for the expedition,

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