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| 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 |
| Philadelphia campaign 1777–1778 | |
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| American Revolutionary War units of the United States | |
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| Units by state | |
| Non-state units | |
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. Retrieved 2006-06-04.
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External links
- Bibliography of the Continental Army in Virginia compiled by the United States Army Center of Military History
| The Virginia Line, State Forces, and Militia in the American Revolutionary War | |
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| Virginia Numbered Continental Infantry Regiments |
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| Virginia Additional Continental Infantry Regiments | |
| Other Continental Army Units | |
| Virginia State Units | |
| Militia | |
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