General Israel Putnam
Artemas Ward and Israel Putnam. Major General Joseph Warren was not yet confirmed in the role and fought, and was killed in action, during the battle serving as a common soldier.
The ranking general at this battle was William Howe, who led the bulk of the force.
General Israel Putnam.
NO, it was not. The 1st battle of the Revolutionary War was the Battle of Lexington and Concord.