10th Virginia Regiment

10th Virginia Regiment
Active 1775–1783
Allegiance Continental Congress of the United States
Type Infantry
Size 728 soldiers
Part of Virginia Line
Engagements

American Revolutionary War

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

  1. "10th Virginia Regiment". brandywinesoldiers.com. Retrieved 15 February 2013.

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