15th Virginia Regiment
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15th Virginia Regiment | |
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Active | 1776-1780 |
Allegiance | Continental Congress of the United States |
Type | Infantry |
Size | 728 soldiers |
Part of | Virginia Line |
Engagements | Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth, Siege of Charleston |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders |
Captain William Grime |
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[edit] Summary
The 15th Virginia Regiment was raised on December 28, 1775 in eastern, Virginia for service with the Continental Army. The regiment would see action at the Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth and the Siege of Charleston. Most of the regiment was captured at Charlestown, South Carolina on May 12, 1780 by the British and the regiment was formally disbanded on November 15, 1783.