2nd Georgia Regiment
The 2nd Georgia Regiment was raised on July 5, 1776, at Williamsburg, Virginia for service with the Continental Army.[1] The regiment saw action in Florida in 1777 and 1778, the Siege of Savannah and the Siege of Charleston.[2] The regiment was captured along with the rest of the American southern army at Charleston, South Carolina, on May 20, 1780, by the British Army. The Regiment was disbanded on January 1, 1781.
| 2nd Georgia Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1776-1781 |
| Allegiance | Continental Congress of the United States |
| Type | Infantry |
| Part of | Georgia Line |
| Engagements | Savannah and Charleston |
References
- "Georgia Regiments in the Continental Army". American Revolutionary War. 2017-12-21. Retrieved 2019-06-26.
- Cashin, Edward (March 26, 2005). "Revolutionary War in Georgia". Georgia Encyclopedia. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
External links
- Bibliography of the Continental Army in Georgia compiled by the United States Army Center of Military History
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