10th Virginia Regiment
| 10th Virginia Regiment | |
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| Active | 1775–1783 |
| Allegiance | Continental Congress of the United States |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 728 soldiers |
| Part of | Virginia Line |
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The 10th Virginia Regiment was raised on December 28, 1775 in western 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.[1]
References
- ↑ "10th Virginia Regiment". http://www.brandywinesoldiers.com''. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
External links
- Bibliography of the Continental Army in Virginia compiled by the United States Army Center of Military History
- 10th VA Regiment History