14th Virginia Regiment
| 14th Virginia Regiment | |
|---|---|
| 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 | Colonel Charles Lewis; Colonel William Davies |
The 14th Virginia Regiment was raised on September 16, 1776, in western Virginia for service with the Continental Army.[1] The regiment would see action at the Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth, and Siege of Charleston.[2] Most of the regiment was captured at Charlestown, South Carolina, on May 12, 1780, by the British Army. The regiment was formally disbanded on November 15, 1783.
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[edit]- Bibliography of the Continental Army in Virginia compiled by the United States Army Center of Military History
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