Rhode Island Regiment
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| Rhode Island Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1781-1783 |
| Allegiance | Continental Congress |
| Type | Infantry |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders |
Colonel Christopher Greene |
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[edit] Summary
The Rhode Island Regiment was formed on 1 January 1781 from the consolidation of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment and the 2nd Rhode Island Regiment and assigned to the New Hampshire Brigade of the main Continental Army. The regiment was re-assigned on 18 June 1781 to the 2d Connecticut Brigade. On 28 August 1781 the regiment was re-assigned to Hazan's Brigade'. On 24 September 1781 the regiment was re-assigned to the New Jersey Brigade. On 22 December 1781 the regiment was relieved from the brigade and assigned to the Middle Department. It was re-assigned to the main Continental Army on 15 May 1782 and then to the 2d Connecticut Brigade on 29 August 1782. On 28 October 1782 the regiment was relieved from the brigade and the main army and assigned to the Northern Department. It was reorganized to six companies of volunteers on 1 March 1783 and was redesignated as the Rhode Island Battalion.
[edit] See also
- 1st Rhode Island Regiment
- 2nd Rhode Island Regiment
- 9th Continental Regiment
- Rhode Island Battalion
[edit] References
- Wright, Richard K. [1983]. "Lineage", The Continental Army (HTML), Center of Military History. Retrieved on June 4, 2007.
