He was the first of three prominent American rangers -- himself , his younger brother Joseph Gorham and Robert Rogers -- to earn such commissions in the British Army .
Gorham was commissioned a captain in the regular British Army in recognition of his outstanding service .
Gorham was the first of three prominent American rangers -- himself , Gorham 's younger brother Joseph Gorham and Robert Rogers -- to earn such commissions in British Army   Army .
Gorham was commissioned a captain in the regular British Army in recognition of his outstanding service .