5th South Carolina Regiment

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5th South Carolina Regiment
Active	1776-1780
Allegiance	Continental Congress of the United States
Type	Infantry
Part of	South Carolina Line
Engagements	Savannah

Southern theater, 1776–1780 Great Bridge – Moore's Creek Bridge – Rice Boats – Alligator Bridge – Beaufort – Kettle Creek – Briar Creek – Stono Ferry – Savannah

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The 5th South Carolina Regiment was raised on February 22, 1776 at Charleston, South Carolina for service with the Continental Army. The regiment saw action at the Siege of Savannah. The regiment was merged into the 1st South Carolina Regiment on February 11, 1780.

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1st South Carolina Regiment

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