John Brewse
British military engineer
About John Brewse
John Brewse (Bruce) was a British military engineer who created the first surveys of Halifax, Nova Scotia. He was largely responsible for fortifying the town against native and Acadian attacks. He also was wounded in the Battle at Chignecto.
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