In Colonization, George Washington is one of the Founding Fathers, from the military category. When Washington is in your Congress, all of your soldiers or dragoons who win a battle will always be upgraded to the next available level. Normally, after combat, there is a chance of upgrading -- from petty criminal to indentured servant; or indentured servant to free colonist; or free colonist to veteran soldier; or veteran soldier to Colonial Regular (only after declaring Independence).