| 5th Virginia Regiment | |
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| Active | 1775-1779 |
| Type | Infantry |
| Part of | Virginia Line |
| Engagements |
Battle of Trenton, Battle of Princeton, Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth |
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The 5th Virginia Regiment was raised on December 28, 1775 at Richmond, Virginia for service with the U.S. Continental Army. The regiment saw action at the Battle of Trenton, Battle of Princeton, Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth and the Siege of Charleston. The regiment was joined to the 3rd Virginia Regiment on May 12, 1779. General William Russell and Col. Josiah Parker were two of its commanders.
See also[]
References[]
- Wright, Richard K. (1983). The Continental Army. Army Lineage Series. Center of Military History. CMH Pub 60-4. http://www.history.army.mil/books/RevWar/ContArmy/CA-fm.htm. Retrieved 2006-06-04.
External links[]
- Bibliography of the Continental Army in Virginia compiled by the United States Army Center of Military History
The original article can be found at 5th Virginia Regiment and the edit history here.
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