page_title: Ezra Lee
hierarchical_section_title: Ezra Lee
caption_attribution_description: Engraving of a portrait of Continental Army soldier Ezra Lee, best known as the pilot of the Turtle, the first submarine used in combat.
context_page_description: Ezra Lee was an American colonial soldier, best known for commanding and operating the one-man Turtle submarine.
context_section_description: Ezra Lee (August 1749 – October 29, 1821) was an American colonial soldier, best known for commanding and operating the one-man Turtle submarine.
caption: Sgt Ezra Lee
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