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15th Virginia Regiment

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15th Virginia Regiment
Active1776-1780
AllegianceContinental Congress of the United States
TypeInfantry
Size728 soldiers
Part ofVirginia Line
EngagementsBattle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth, Siege of Charleston
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Lieutenant Colonel James Innes; Captain William Grimes

The 15th Virginia Regiment was authorized on September 16, 1776, as a part of the Virginia Line for service with the Continental Army under the command of David Mason. All or part of the regiment saw action at Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, and the Siege of Charleston where all of the Regiment was captured in the last. The regiment was disbanded on January 1, 1781.

References

  • Wright, Jr., Robert K. (1983). The Continental Army. Washington, D.C.: United States Army Center of Military History. pp. 289–290. CMH Publication 60-4-1.